Upcoming Events at Zilker Metropolitan Park
Sun Nov 27, 5:30 PM - Sun Nov 27, 11:00 PM
2100 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704
Community: South Austin
Description
Bring the whole family for this bright Christmas event in Austin, TX! We are inviting you to be a part of our Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting at Zilker Metropolitan Park!
Event Details
The Zilker Holiday Tree stands 155 feet tall and is composed of 39 streamers, each holding 81 multicolored, 25-watt bulbs - totaling 3,309 lights. At the top of the tree, a double star measures 10 feet from point to point. The double star displays 150 frosted bulbs. This unique spiral pattern of lights was created by City of Austin electricians. At its circumference, the tree measures 380 feet. The diameter is 120 feet. The base of the tree is made up of 19 utility poles, each 14 feet tall, arranged in a circle around the Moonlight Tower. On December 10, 1967, the first tree was lighted by Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Emma Long. In subsequent years this honor has been awarded to the young winner of a city-wide tree art contest.
