You don’t have to go into space to see the best holiday light display in central Texas. But if you happened to be circling the earth that way, NASA reports that the Lights Spectacular show in Johnson City, Texas, would still catch your attention.
More than two million lights glimmer during the 32nd year of this stunning Christmas display. Families are taking advantage of this winter’s mild evenings to bring excited children to the Lights Spectacular display, which is centered around the Blanco County Courthouse.
Additionally, the Pedernales Electric Co-op’s
Headquarters boasts a lighted forest. Every inch of bark and limbs is covered
with white and blue lights, with larger bulbs gleaming through the branches. Businesses
around the historic downtown square are also shining brightly.
Lights shine each night through January 2, 2022. Most
of the special events associated with Lights Spectacular have already occurred
this season, but carriage rides and hayrides are still available, and live
music is scheduled for certain dates. Check the Chamber of Commerce calendar
for exact times. Additionally, some local businesses have extended hours for
holiday shopping or browsing through galleries.
People from all across the United States have
visited the “Twinkliest Town in the Hill Country” in its transformation from
small town into a Christmas wonderland. Bed and breakfast cottages and
down-home cooking at local restaurants entice visitors to stay overnight. Several art galleries, nearby wineries,
antique shopping, and Pedernales
State Park are local attractions for those who can stay longer.
Together with holiday lighting on local homes, parks
and street corners, Johnson City’s Christmas presentation makes a glowing gift
to the community, a testament to the history and culture that lives in many rural
American towns.
Photos by Larry and Beverly Burmeier
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