Peppermint Parkway has flipped the switch on millions of holiday lights that line the Circuit of The Americas Tunnel Road. This is the third year for the one-mile drive-thru display of lights at COTA.
“We cannot wait to welcome Central Texans back to Peppermint Parkway. This is truly a special event for us and we love being able to be part of the holiday traditions our community celebrates every year,” said Chief Experience Officer at COTA Courtney Young. ”We are bringing back beloved favorites including the Grinch, the Mistletoe Kissing Booth, and offering a couple of exciting new initiatives. We encourage guests to put on their coziest sweaters and head to Peppermint Parkway for a memorable holiday experience.”
New this year, attendees will have the opportunity to pick up a Christmas tree during their visit to Peppermint Parkway with the addition of Wonder Woods. Circuit of The Americas will be getting in the holiday spirit by giving away free Christmas trees to families in need as well as offering low-cost trees to other attendees.
Also joining the Peppermint Parkway celebration is the all-new Holiday Market. Located in Peppermint Plaza, the Holiday Market will offer homemade sweet treats, gifts, and holiday swag for the kids.
In addition to the millions of lights, Pepper and Mint are back as they take guests on a journey down COTA’s Tunnel Road to deliver their letters to Santa. Guests are encouraged to pile the car full of family and friends and watch the Parkway come to life with the help of dozens of live characters, including dancing gingerbread men, roller-skating snowflakes, and everyone’s favorite holiday grump, the Grinch. Guests can also visit the COTA Candy Cane, COTA’s 251-ft tall Observation Tower that offers an amazing view of the Parkway and illuminated Austin skyline.
Race fans can also enjoy the Candy Cane Cruise, an exclusive opportunity that will allow guests to take their own cars for a parade lap on COTA’s 3.41-mile FIA-grade Formula 1 track, where many world champions have raced.
Ticket packages start at $40 and are on sale at PeppermintParkway.com.