Ben and Lena Wolter keep an eye out for Santa Claus as the parade begins to kick off Friday night’s Hometown Christmas in downtown Austin. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Kaptain Kirby Train Rides helps kick off Friday night’s Hometown Christmas celebration in downtown Austin. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Members of the Matchbox Children’s Theatre take part in the parade Friday night, helping to kick off the Hometown Christmas event in downtown Austin. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Austin Bruins player Jackson Rilei hands out candy Friday night during Hometown Christmas held downtown in Austin. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Ruby Nelson enjoys a candy cane Friday night during the Hometown Christmas event located downtown in Austin. She was there with her parents Erica and Ben Nelson and brother Owyn Nelson. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

The Austinaires sing carols during a past Hometown Christmas event held in downtown Austin. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com