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CLOSING NIGHT - AUSTIN TRAIL OF LIGHTS
SATURDAY, December 23
7-10pm
Tonight will be filled with special performances and a screening of a holiday movie classic, ELF, at 8pm with our partner, Austin Park's Foundation. So grab a blanket and a bag of kettle corn and enjoy a holiday movie under the stars and lights in the middle of Zilker Park.
For a list of performances on December 23rd, click here.
The AUSTIN TRAIL OF LIGHTS is Austin’s largest holiday tradition and 2nd largest event. Run by the Trail of Lights Foundation, the annual event in Zilker Park celebrates the unique spirit and people that make Austin the place we love to call home. Bring friends, families and neighbors out to enjoy more than 40 displays, 2 million lights, Austin’s favorite food trucks, nightly entertainment and holiday activities sure to create treasured memories. Learn more about the Austin Trail of Lights.
2017 FOOD DRIVE
Help the
Trail feed the hungry by bringing a can of food with you to Zilker Park. With
your support, we can collect more than 25,000 MEALS for the Central
Texas Food Bank. ’Tis the season for giving, after all!
Public admission to the Austin Trail of Lights is from
7pm-10pm.
AUSTIN TRAIL OF LIGHTS ADMISSION
PASSES
GENERAL ADMISSION PASS
A gate fee is required for General Admission guests ages 12 and older on
December 23, 2017. Children 11 and under are free with a ticketed adult.
Purchase In Advance
– Purchase a "General Admission" ticket online, in advance, to skip
the long gate admission lines onsite at the Trail. By purchasing ahead of time, you’ll experience
faster event access with entry through the “PREPAID” entrance gate at the Trail.
Tickets will be sold day-of onsite at the general public
gate admission fee lanes at the Trail of Lights’ Barton Springs Road pedestrian
entrance. However, tickets will sell out closer to the close of the event, so
plan your trip now.
** If you purchase
a ZiP Fast Pass, Shuttle Pass, or Platinum ticket, those options already
include admission and the additional $3 GA gate fee / GA ticket is not
required.
ZIP FAST PASSES
ZIP Fast Passes are the ultimate in convenience at the Trail! Avoid
the lines and avoid the crowds with a ZIP Fast Pass which includes:
·
Early
access to the Trail of Lights at 6:00 pm, one hour before the Trail opens
to the general public.
·
Access the Trail through an exclusive ZIP entrance and experience our special ZIP Lobby.
·
Access to the Zilker Lounge in Zilker Village – where you'll find comfortable
seating, and heated washrooms with flushable toilets, and adjacent bar
(alcoholic drink purchases purchase separately).
·
Complimentary holiday cookies and cocoa
ZIP admission hours are 6-10pm, nightly, on December 23rd.
Purchase required for
ages 6 and over; children 5 and under are free with a ticketed ZIP adult.
ZiP Fast Passes are
sold individually, with limited quantities are available. Purchase
required for guests 6 and up. Children 5 and under are complimentary with a
paid ZiP adult. ZiP hours are 6-10pm.
PLATINUM PASSES
Experience the Trail of Lights in luxury with our Platinum
program, presented by Kendra Scott!
Your Platinum pass purchase comes with concierge service from start to finish.
Our Platinum team will work to make your experience at the Trail memorable and
the planning truly hands-off. All you do is pick the night you and your group
would like to come!
Platinum guests will access the Trail through an exclusive
Platinum gate entrance. Platinum doors will open at 6:00 pm, one hour before
the Trail opens to the general public.
THE FULL PLATINUM EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
·
One valet
parking pass for one vehicle. Valet parking opens at 5:30pm.
·
Platinum experience
concierge planning before the event and our Platinum team to guide you at
the event.
·
Early access
to the park at 6:00pm, an hour before the public, through a private, dedicated
entry
·
Golf cart
shuttle access to the Platinum Lounge and Trailhead
·
Access to a private, heated Platinum Lounge with comfortable seating and exclusive bar
·
Access to the Zilker Lounge in Zilker Village – where you'll find complimentary
cookies and cocoa, comfortable seating, and heated washrooms with flushable
toilets.
·
One drink
ticket valid at bars throughout the park per Platinum Pass
·
One ride
pass for exclusive entry to Ferris wheel or carousel per Platinum Pass
Platinum hours are 6pm-10pm.
Platinum passes are available individually, as a 2-pack, or a 4-pack. Limited quantities are available.
Purchase required for
guests 6 and up. Children 5 and under are complimentary with a paid
Platinum adult. Drink & Ride tickets only issued to paid ticket holders,
and are not issued to complimentary Platinum children, however you may share
your coupons with other guests in your party as you wish!
TRANSPORTATION ~ PARKING & SHUTTLES
PARKING
If you plan to drive to Austin Trail of Lights and park nearby at
Zilker Park, you must purchase a PARKING PASS in advance, online. With the exception of a Platinum pass, parking
is not included with any ticket option.
·
Parking is available in advance, online. No parking will be sold on site.
·
Parking is located nearby Zilker Park and opens
at 5:30pm.
ADA parking is
available. To access ADA parking, you must present your purchased parking
pass and appropriate ADA placard or plates. The person to whom the
placards belongs must be present in the vehicle.
Parking will sell out
in advance, so purchase today!
Additional parking information will be emailed to you once
you purchase your parking pass.
SHUTTLES
Shuttles will begin running early this evening at 4:30pm from Republic Square and Toney Burger Center to accommodate the anticipated attendance.
Love Austin, hate the traffic? Avoid driving to Zilker Park all
together and help keep Austin green, by purchasing a Shuttle pass. Take a
shuttle directly to the front gate at Trail of Lights from Toney Burger Activity Center in South Austin or Republic Square Park in Downtown.
Purchase a shuttle
pass in advance to skip the long shuttle admission lines at each pick up
location.
Shuttle pass purchases allow General Admission to the Trail
of Lights, and entry privileges via the "Prepaid" expedited
lanes at the main Trail of Lights Barton Springs Road pedestrian
entrance.
Shuttles run between
5:30pm and 8:30pm at both locations - with the last return shuttle leaving
Zilker Park at 10:30pm.
Platinum and ZIP Purchasers:
A separate Platinum or ZiP ticket is required for that level of event
admission/access if desired along with shuttle transportation.
The shuttle is ADA
accessible, and fold-down strollers are permitted.
Small toddlers and lap
children ride free. Additional parking costs may apply per posted lots/businesses/street
meters adjacent to the shuttle locations.
Shuttle tickets
include Trail of Lights General Admission entry only.
RIDESHARE
Consider leaving the car at home! Use our preferred rideshare
partner, Lyft, to make getting
there so much easier! Use the code TRAIL17 to
get $5 off your first 3 rides with Lyft. You can redeem this promotion thru the
Lyft app or here.
PROMO CODES
If you have a special promotional access code or password, enter it in
the "promotional code" box on the right, and click apply.
Once the code is accepted and the box turns green, the page will refresh
and reveal your special offer. Then enter the desired amount of tickets next to
the special offer, and follow the prompts to complete the transaction.
THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE. No refunds. No exchanges. This ticket grants a revocable license to the
bearer and may be removed at any time for any reason. The resale or attempted
resale of this ticket at a price higher than that appearing heron is grounds
for seizure and cancellation without compensation. The holder assumes all risk
or danger incidental to the attraction whether occurring prior to, during, or
subsequent to, the attraction. Rain policy: Tickets for outdoor events
are purchased at risk of inclement weather. This ticket will not be replaced,
refunded, or exchanged for any reason. Shipping and handling and service
charges are non-refundable, even if event cancels.
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Location
Zilker Park - Austin, TX
2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
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