UT Austin announces new tradition: Longhorn Lights on The Drag holiday light show

The University of Texas at Austin has established countless traditions since its founding in 1883, from lighting the tower for big wins to singing the fight song at every game to recognizing an albino squirrel as a sign of good luck.

Now, a new tradition is set to join the ranks: Longhorn Lights.

The holiday light show will debut this month for UT students, alumni and fans to enjoy for free. Here's what you need to know:

Where and when is it?

The light show will run Nov. 29 to Jan. 1 with lights flashing from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. It will take over 21st Street to 24th Street along The Drag, officially known as Guadalupe Street.

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What will it look like?

Burnt orange and white lights will decorate 24 heritage oak trees and dance to Longhorn Band music, such as "The Eyes of Texas," "Texas Fight," "Deep in the Heart of Texas" and more.

Is there a special opening ceremony?

On the opening day of Nov. 29, Bevo, UT president Jay Hartzell, the Longhorn Band and Texas Cheer & Pom will gather to celebrate the start of Longhorn Lights. Attendees can enjoy hot chocolate and Tiff's Treats' Longhorn sprinkle cookies, and Hartzell himself will set the display alight.

"This new magical display will connect individuals and families to our campus, and we hope this is the start of a joyful, entertaining tradition," Hartzell said in a statement. "Beyond the value for our community, this is also especially important for the health and wellbeing of our students as we give them a reason and place to take a break from studying for finals.”

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: UT Austin announces new holiday show Longhorn Lights on The Drag