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Contributed/Judge James Oakley County maintenance worker Charles Brown adorned the Burnet County “Charlie Brown Christmas Tree” with ornaments on Nov. 23. This year’s decorations are scheduled to be illuminated through Jan. 1.
The joy of the holiday season comes to Burnet County this December.
The Burnet Chamber of Commerce is delivering a winter wonderland to downtown Burnet on Saturday, Dec. 11.
Christmas on the Square includes a snow slide and snow play area, live music, a parade, over 125 vendors, pony rides and a visit from Santa Claus.
The fun and festivities will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Events include:
• Noon to 8 p.m. Vendor booths open to the public;
• Noon to 4 p.m. Snow on the Square;
• Noon to 5 p.m. Live entertainment and Christmas music;
- Noon Studio 29 Dance Centre
- 12:45 p.m. Denise Moreau
- 2 p.m. Karis and Kalena - 3 p.m. First United Methodist Church
- 4 p.m. Roger Moore and Richard Hausman
• Noon Kids’ Jingle Bell jog;
• 12:15 p.m. Jingle Bell jog;
• 5 p.m. Christmas Parade line up starts at 3:45 p.m.
The parade stages near the Burnet Community Center on Jackson Street. It travels down Jackson Street to the historic square and turns north on Pierce Street before making its way around the square and returning to the community center;
• 5:30 p.m. Bicycle raffle; and
• 6 to 9 p.m. Pictures with Santa on the courthouse steps.
Other Local Christmas Events:
• Burnet Trail of Lights at Wallace Riddell Park 6 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1;
• Christmas at Old Ft. Croghan Dec. 11 5 to 8 p.m.;
• Main Street Bethlehem Dec. 11 5:30 to 9 p.m.; and
• Bertram Country Christmas on Vaughn Street on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The annual Christmas market features handmade items that make perfect gifts. The event will also feature live music.
