It may not be snowing on December 7 in Austin, but we’re going to host our annual Holiday Sing Along on the steps of the Capitol anyway. The Downtown Austin Alliance, KUTX 98.9 and KUT 90.5 invite the community to join us for the Holiday Sing Along and Downtown Stroll! All events are free and open to the public.
The evening starts at 6 p.m. when crowds gather on the south steps of the Capitol to sing the songs of the season during KUTX 98.9 “Eklektikos” host John Aielli’s Holiday Sing Along.
As the clock strikes 7 p.m., the countdown to the lighting of the Capitol tree begins, featuring a programmed light show at the top and bottom of every hour, set to holiday songs of local Austin musicians.
From 7 to 9 p.m. Congress Ave. will be abuzz with holiday cheer during the Downtown Stroll. Shops, restaurants, galleries and museums will be open late and will feature special activities and offers. The highlight of this year’s event is an aerial dance performance by Blue Lapis Light at 816 Congress, “Love’s Prayer.”
Additional Stroll activities include classic holiday cartoons at the Paramount Theatre, Santa in an airstream photo booth, a special holiday Farmers’ Market with Sustainable Food Center and much more.
Visitors are asked to support fellow members of the community by bringing non-perishable food or cash donations to the Capitol Christmas tree for the Capital Area Food Bank.
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013
6 – 6:50 p.m.: Holiday Sing Along with KUTX’s John Aielli
6:50 – 7 p.m.: Lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree
7 – 9 p.m.: Holiday Stroll with Blue Lapis Light performances at 7:40 and 8:25 p.m.
WHERE: The Sing Along takes place on the steps of the Texas State Capitol (11th St. and Congress Ave.). The tree is stationed at the south gates of the Capitol Lawn. The Stroll will take place along Congress Ave. from 11th St. to 7th St.
SPONSORS: Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this great holiday tradition.
Wild Birds Unlimited – Westlake
The Capital Area Food Bank of Texas
Gallery of photos from 2012 event
Photos from previous year’s events are available on the KUT Flickr site or by contacting Julie Weaver at the DAA.
