A spectacular Christmas celebration in downtown Burnet that includes a bicycle giveaway, snow slide and snow play area, live holiday entertainment, over 175 vendors, a parade at Noon, and a visit from Santa! This year, there will also be fun photo ops in various places around the Square. These range from a sleigh (that people can actually sit in for photos) to a giant teddy bear!

Schedule of Events:

12:00 - 8:00pm: Vendor Booths open to the public. Live Entertainment & Christmas Music.
12:00pm: Christmas Parade (Registration is free!)
4:30pm: Bicycle Raffle (child must be present to win)
5:00 - 8:00pm: Christmas at Old Ft. Croghan (Christmas the way pioneers experienced it)
6:00 - 9:00pm: Main Street Bethlehem

Christmas Parade at Noon
Route: The parade starts near the Community Center on East Jackson. From there, it goes down East Jackson, around the Square, and then back to the Community Center.

Parade Participant Check-In: Those participating in the parade are asked to check in with Rachael Hausman between 10 and 11am at the corner of Boundary and E. Jackson. She will tell you where to park and give you your number.

Bicycle Registration
Registration takes place at the festival on the Square at the Chamber trailer by the stage (on Pierce St) from 12-4. No advance registration will be available this year. Registrations will be cut off at 4pm to allow time to sort the entries into appropriate age groups. All kids aged 2-11  are eligible to enter. The child MUST be present when their name is called in order to win. All winners will be fitted for a free helmet from Ascension Seton Highland Lakes Hospital.

Vendors
Over 175 vendors will be present. They will fill the parking spots on both sides of the Square and the sidewalk on East Jackson. There will be a food court in a parking lot at East Jackson and Vandeveer St. Downtown businesses with brick & mortar locations on the Square and just off the Square will also be open for business.

Snow Slide & Snow Play Area
There will be a snow slide and snow play area with REAL snow in the newly paved City parking lot on East Jackson just off the Square. A guardian must sign a waiver before children go on the slide. There is no cost to enjoy this fun area. Kids should come early since the snow melts relatively quickly even on cold days.

Tip for Parents: Consider bringing a change of clothes so your kids aren’t cold and wet when they’re done playing.

When:
Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where:
Historic Burnet Square,
Burnet, TX 78611.

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