BASTROP, Texas – The annual Bastrop River of Lights event brought crowds to Fisherman’s Park.
“We’re out here to enjoy the lights. We thought it was a good way to show the family a little bit of Bastrop since they’re visiting from Colorado.”
On Friday, many families came out the day after Thanksgiving to see the lights twinkling along the Colorado River.
“Bastrop is a historic small town in Texas,” said John Kirkland, Bastrop City Mayor Pro-tem. “We know how to do this, don’t we.”
The flip of the switch for the park’s official tree lighting ceremony kicks off a season of events that will take place throughout the month in Bastrop.
The free event featured Christmas carols and an honorary choir.
“I think we might be singing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, which I really like.”
There was something for everyone.
“Isn’t it good to come hang out with the family and get into the spirit of love? Hey, baby? Is that what it’s like?”
Santa Claus was there too.
“We’re going to expect our Santa Claus to come down this mountain in a big fire truck, then come to the stadium with me and help light the Christmas tree,” Kirkland said.
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