Downtown Bastrop glows even brighter

BASTROP – Historic downtown Bastrop held its holiday market and parade this past weekend, with thousands of visitors coming out to ring in the holidays.

News Staff
12/12/2023 11:00 PM

Downtown Bastrop glows even brighter — *The trees lend a helping hand to street lights this time of year. Photo by Niko Demetriou*

BASTROP — Historic downtown Bastrop held its holiday market and parade this past weekend, with thousands of visitors coming out to ring in the holidays.

Local artisans and vendors tailored their selections to help shoppers find that last missing Christmas gift, and before the sun set the streets were lined with chairs of eager parade-goers. This year’s lineup shone bright with floats from young students, staple businesses and new groups of the area, the biggest lighted parade in the county, according to attendees.

Theresa Schader, Steven Schader and Kathy Hrna traditionally dressed in support of Smithville’s “Dickens on Main Street” event, more seasonal fun set for Dec. 15 and 16. Photo by Niko Demetriou

McDade’s watermelon royalty representing their town with grace. Photo by Niko Demetriou

The dozers responsible for Bastrop’s rapid growth were a crowd favorite. Photo by Niko Demetriou

Local ROTC youth marching in line with flags held high. Photo by Niko Demetriou

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