Fredericksburg , a city in central Texas, is known for its enduring German tradition that began with the town’s founding in 1847. There’s a very unique tradition in Fredericksburg on Easter weekend: the night before Easter, everyone in town dresses up for the Easter pageant, and at a certain time of night, the lights all go out.

Up on the hills that surround the town, visitors will then see the lights of the fires that spring up in the distance, and they can enjoy the strange and fun spectacle of the Fredericksburg Easter Fires as they enjoy some of the amazing food and drink offered in the town that evening during the festival.

Fredericksburg is 1.5 hours from Austin, TX.


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