Austin Holiday Lights Tour Party Bus Rental

Austin goes all out for the holidays. The city's creative community channels its energy into some of the most spectacular light displays in the Southwest, from the sixty-year-old tradition of the Trail of Lights at Zilker Park to the jaw-dropping two-million-LED extravaganza at Mozart's Coffee Roasters on Lake Austin. Neighborhoods like 37th Street in Hyde Park transform into DIY wonderlands where residents compete to outdo each other with increasingly elaborate, creative, and sometimes hilariously irreverent displays.

But touring multiple light displays in a single evening by car is frustrating. Trail of Lights traffic on Barton Springs Road can add forty-five minutes to a trip that should take ten. Parking at Mozart's is laughably limited. Navigating residential neighborhoods at night with carloads of excited kids (or tipsy adults) is slow and stressful. And driving between displays means someone in the group misses the lights while they stare at the road.

Therefore, a holiday lights party bus from Austin Party Ride lets everyone — driver included — enjoy every twinkle. The bus picks up your group, follows a curated route through Austin's best light displays, and drops you off at the end of the evening glowing with holiday spirit. Inside the bus, holiday music plays, hot cocoa flows, and the LED lights are set to red and green. The windows become your viewing screen as the bus slowly rolls through decorated neighborhoods. It is a mobile holiday celebration that makes the season feel truly special.

Holiday light tours are one of our most heartwarming bookings because they bring together groups of all types for a shared experience.

Family light tours are perfect for multi-generational gatherings. Grandparents, parents, and kids all board the bus at Grandma's house. The coach bus has reclining seats, climate control, and an onboard restroom — essential for keeping everyone comfortable during a two-to-three-hour tour. Kids press their faces against the windows at 37th Street. Grandparents sip hot cocoa. Everyone is together, comfortable, and making memories.

Corporate holiday light tours are increasingly popular as team-building events. Companies book a party bus for their department or team, combine the light tour with a holiday dinner, and create a festive bonding experience that is more meaningful than a standard office party. The bus adds a wow factor — employees remember it as the year the company did something truly special.

Friend groups often combine a holiday light tour with a bar crawl through Austin's holiday-themed bars. After the lights, the bus takes the group to Miracle on 5th Street (a themed cocktail pop-up), Nickel City (holiday decorations and specialty drinks), and Lala's Little Nugget (Christmas year-round). The combination of lights and holiday cocktails creates the most festive night out imaginable.

Call 512-900-8324 to book. December is our second-busiest month after SXSW, so book three to four weeks in advance for weekends. Weeknight light tours are available on shorter notice and avoid the heaviest Trail of Lights crowds.