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You can ride the Zilker Eagle during the Trail of Lights this year

Plus, the music lineup for the annual tradition is here, featuring artists like Chief Cleopatra and Como Las Movies.

A teddy bear made of colorful Christmas lights sits among lit-up trees on the path of the Trail of Lights.

Walk through the Trail in between rides on the Zilker Eagle and dance to some local music during this year’s annual tradition.

Photo courtesy of the Trail of Lights

The sparking lights won’t be the only attraction during this year’s Trail of Lights.

The Zilker Eagle mini-train will run special extended holiday hours from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10-Monday, Dec. 23. Tickets run the same price as daytime hours — $6 per ride — and children under 2 ride for free.

The annual holiday celebration, which is in its 60th year, will also host a lineup of live music:

  • Topaz and the Golden Go-Gos of Golden Dawn Arkestra | Tuesday, Dec. 10
  • UT Ensembles | Wednesday, Dec. 11
  • “Texas Music Scene” live taping | Thursday, Dec. 12
  • Tone Royal | Friday, Dec. 13
  • Floyd Domino’s Swing Revue | Wednesday, Dec. 18
  • Chief Cleopatra | Friday, Dec. 20
  • Como Los Movies | Saturday, Dec. 21
  • Big Wy’s Brass Band | Sunday, Dec. 22

Learn all about the history of The Trail of Lights before you go.

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