It’s an annual holiday tradition in Texas’s most beautiful town square. The Lighting of the Square kicks off the holiday season in Georgetown, bringing the entire community together to watch the square become a winter wonderland. With over 100,00 lights, the Georgetown Square comes to life every winter with its twinkling Christmas decor, hot cocoa, carolers, and Santa drawing in thousands of visitors across Central Texas. Not only does the Lighting of the Square bring the community together, but the event also helps bring in revenue for local businesses in the Square and the city of Georgetown.
Before the lights come on, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder leads the crowd in a countdown from 10! When the crowd shouts “one!” all the lights flip on in sync and cheers erupt as people take in the beautiful decor. 
There are plenty of Christmas photo spots around the square! If you missed the Lighting of the Square, don’t worry, you can still see the lights until January 1st! 
Crowd gathers to watch carolers sing at the Lighting of the Square in downtown Georgetown. 
“It’s one of those events that is all about that Hallmark moment for our citizens,” says Sharon Parker, Senior Events and Marketing Coordinator with the City of Georgetown. 
The Lighting of the Square is a free, family friendly holiday event. Here, a mother and child take a moment to rest after walking around the square to admire the lights. 
Shoppers in the Georgetown Square window shop at local business, All Things Kids. 
The Lighting of the Square happens the Friday after Thanksgiving every year, drawing in people from Georgetown and beyond! In 2023, over 17,000 people attended the event! 
Businesses stay open late for the Lighting of the Square to accommodate the influx of business. People explore coffee shops, mercantile business and more! 
Angela Powell lives in Round Rock, Texas and is a first time attendee of the Lighting of the Square. Powell says she’s heard from friends how cool the event was, and is glad she decided to check it out! 
Carolers serenade the crowd at the Lighting of the Square, spreading the holiday spirit! 
Lifetime Georgetown resident, Amber Jones, smiles brightly in front of the Christmas lights in downtown Georgetown. Jones has attended the Lighting of the Square since she was a child and is shocked at how much the event has grown over the years! 
To bring the Georgetown Square to life each Christmas, 7 teams assemble across the square to switch the lights on in unison! 
Residents, tourists and families enjoy Christmas lights in Georgetown Square. 
The Lighting of the Square kicks off the holiday season in Georgetown. The event brings in revenue for local business, and benefits the economy for the city of Georgetown. 
The Lighting of the Square brings in people young and old to Georgetown! 
Lights, wreaths, bows and more adorn the Georgetown square, making it look like a Hallmark Christmas movie come to life! 
Did you know, over 100,000 lights are used to light up the Georgetown Square every Christmas! 
The Georgetown Square has been named “the most beautiful town square” in Texas, according to city officials!
The Lighting of the Square takes place every year on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and for those who missed the bright occasion, don’t worry, check out my story to get a first-hand look inside the event!
