Alamo Lights holiday celebration returns this weekend

The Alamo is bringing back its annual holiday lights celebration starting this weekend, according to a press release.

Starting on Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the cradle of Texas liberty will be lit up with Christmas lights as part of the Alamo Lights celebration. The trees and grounds will wrapped with lights, while larger-than-life decorated figures of the Alamo Defenders will watch over the hallowed grounds.

Tickets cost $5 each for adults and $4 for children 12 years and under. Discounts are available for Friends of the Alamo members and active duty service members.

Alamo Lights runs from Nov. 24-Jan. 2 on select dates. A full list of dates can be found on the Alamo’s website.

As part of Alamo Lights, organizers are inviting the public to honor a loved one by purchasing a luminaria, which will be displayed around the green lawn in front of the Alamo Church during the Spanish Mission’s Lights of Tribute event from Dec. 15-Dec. 17.

Luminarias can be purchased online with a donation of $10 or more from the Remember the Alamo Foundation.

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