Peppermint Parkway will return to the Circuit of the Americas this year, bringing wonderful Christmas cheer to Austin.
Last year, the drive-thru COTA Christmas Lights event was introduced as a safe way to celebrate amid the coronavirus outbreak. The mile-long parkway is lined with millions of Christmas lights and music.
The drive-thru Circuit of the Americas Christmas lights experience returns with over 6 million lights, live performers, dancing elves, roller skating snowflakes, as well as the Grinch. Pepper and Mint will make a return trip down Tunnel Road this year to deliver their notes to Santa.
COTA Peppermint Parkway: Christmas Lights 2021
Aside from the old faces at the Peppermint Christmas lights, two new holiday towns, ONEderland and Twinkle Trail, have been created to give their own touch on holiday light displays. Guests may also have their photo taken in the Mistletoe Kissing Booth, travel the Twinkle Trams, an open-air shuttle that takes groups around the parkway, and ascend to the top of the COTA Candy Cane to enjoy the lit parkway and Austin skyline.
Santa will also be there, and visitors will be able to take photos with him as well as even write him letters.
The North Pole Palooza, a new 15-minute nightly event, will include Rockette-style performers before inviting the audience to join them on the platform for the Santa Shuffle. Guests will also be able to drive their vehicles around COTA’s 3.41-mile FIA-grade Formula 1 track during the holiday event.
COTA Peppermint Parkway – Tickets
You may choose from four ticket options to personalize your COTA Peppermint Parkway tickets experience:
The Parkway costs $40, which covers access to Peppermint Parkway for one car.
The Polar Express Fast Pass costs $80 and gets you a distinct fast pass entry and check-in lane for The Parkway, allowing you to avoid the line.
The Candy Cane Cruise costs $65 and includes a Parkway Pass as well as a 25 MPH circuit around the United States’ first purpose-built F1 racetrack.
The Sweetest Deal is $95 and includes everything mentioned above, i.e., the Parkway Pass, Track Lap, and Fast Pass.
*Vehicles must be 27 feet or less in length to qualify for basic entry. Vehicles bigger than an SUV which hold more than 8 passengers must buy two tickets.
COTA Peppermint Parkway – Dates & Times to Visit
Peppermint Parkway will take place from November 26 to December 26 this year.
Peppermint Plaza is open from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., while the Parkway is open from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event will go on regardless of the weather. It is possible that the schedule will be altered.
North Pole Palooza will be held every night at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m.
COTA Christmas Lights – Peppermint Parkway Location
Peppermint Parkway is situated at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. The location is 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, Texas 78617.
Visit the Peppermint Parkway website for more information.
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