# Taylor Christmas Celebration: Vendor Village, Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

> Event for families in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Where: Heritage Square, Downtown Taylor, 400 N Main Street, Taylor, TX 76574
- Ages: all ages
- Price: Free hot cocoa; admission not stated
- Organizer: City of Taylor
- Official page: https://taylortx.gov/960/Christmas-Parade
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Downtown Taylor's Christmas Celebration fills Heritage Square for an afternoon and evening on the first Saturday of December. The Vendor Village opens at 3 p.m. with local booths, and the lighted Christmas Parade steps off at 6 p.m. from Murphy Park with Santa riding along. The city tree is lit right after the parade, and Santa stays for photos. For children there is free hot cocoa, a bounce house, a bubble booth, festive crafts and live music throughout. Arrive early if you want a curbside spot for the parade, and dress warmly for the evening. The event is put on by the City of Taylor and runs until 8:30 p.m.

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