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Downtown Lighting & Santa’s Arrival
November 21 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown Lighting & Santa’s Arrival
Friday, November 21, 2025
Join us at Main Plaza to kick off the holiday season with the lighting of beautiful, downtown New Braunfels and Santa’s arrival!
About
Come kick off the holiday season with us! Mayor Neal Linnartz will address the crowd at 6:30 p.m. where he will count down and flip the switch, turning on the dazzling display of lights downtown. After the lights are on, Santa Claus is scheduled to make his appearance to kick off the holiday season!
FREE Photos with Santa
Santa will be available for photos near the Comal County Courthouse until 8:30 p.m. (those in line at 8:30 p.m. will be served). Bring your camera or cell phone to capture a fun memory with Jolly St. Nick in a special backdrop designed just for this special event.
Shuttle
A free shuttle will be available from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The shuttle will pick up riders at City Hall, 550 Landa Street, and drop off at West Mill Street.
Road Closures
Road closures will begin at 4:30 p.m. and reopen by 9:30 p.m.