Lighting of the Square

20-month-old Maebell Weippert was enchanted by the lights of the Christmas tree on the courthouse lawn during the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 28, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

20-month-old Maebell Weippert was enchanted by the lights of the Christmas tree on the courthouse lawn during the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 28, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Square lit for the holidays

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Georgetown's Lighting of the Square took place on Friday, November 28, 2025.Photos by Andy Sharp
Santa Claus welcomes the light as it comes on during the annual Lighting of the Square in downtown Georgetown on Friday, November 29, 2024. The streets and courthouse lawn were jammed with thousands of attendees on a cool autumn evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Santa Claus welcomes the light as it comes on during the annual Lighting of the Square in downtown Georgetown on Friday, November 29, 2024. The streets and courthouse lawn were jammed with thousands of attendees on a cool autumn evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Little Lights, Holiday Delights

Andy Sharp
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Georgetown's annual Lighting of the Square kicked off the 2024 holiday season in Williamson County November 29. Photos by Andy Sharp
Santa Claus and Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder ushered in the lights for the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Sun Archive)

Santa Claus and Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder ushered in the lights for the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Sun Archive)

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Mayor Schroeder, Judge Ward to ignite holiday spirit

Kaitlyn Wilkes and Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder and County Judge Will Ward will lead the crowd at this year’s Lighting of the Square, counting down to the big moment when twinkling lights illuminate the area, creating a scene straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie.
Ron Cunningham, right, gets sworn in as the Interim Fire Marshal for Williamson County during a meeting October 29. He was joined by his wife, pictured center. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Ron Cunningham, right, gets sworn in as the Interim Fire Marshal for Williamson County during a meeting October 29. He was joined by his wife, pictured center. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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County Briefs: Williamson County operations pause for the holidays

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 4, 2024
 Williamson County Offices will be closed on several days in November to observe holidays: on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day and for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Light your holiday spirit later this month

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
The annual Lighting of the Square will happen on November 24 and will give families a chance to enjoy entertainment, donate toys and hear from city and county representatives. The lighting will occur on the east steps of the courthouse.
Main Street’s surface was shining with a coating of precipitation after the conclusion of the Lighting of the Square Friday, November 25. A rainy night was no impediment for Georgetown families embracing the holiday spirit. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Main Street’s surface was shining with a coating of precipitation after the conclusion of the Lighting of the Square Friday, November 25. A rainy night was no impediment for Georgetown families embracing the holiday spirit. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Photos: Georgetown's Lighting of the Square

News Staff
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Lights and umbrellas were both present at the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 25, in Georgetown. A rainy night wasn’t an impediment for families embracing the holiday spirit.
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