On the first Saturday of the month, the City of Round Rock closes the downtown streets for a family celebration. At the heart of the event is the town's historic town square where Santa appears to assure Round Rock kids that he knows who has been naughty and who has been nice. The festivities begin at 7 PM, and admission is free. This annual event on the first Sunday of the month is a true sign that Christmas is nigh. Thousands of colored Christmas lights are strung from the top of the 165-foot tree to resemble a Christmas tree shape.
Tradition calls for children to stand inside the pyramid and whirl around, making the lights blur.
Young children are whisked around in their parents' arms. It is one of those simple holiday traditions that children never forget. Admission to the park is free. Local theater and comedy troupes offer a variety of performances. Check the listings in the Austin American-Statesman .