VIA Metropolitan Transit is proud to partner with H-E-B once again to provide complimentary transportation to and from the H-E-B Christmas Tree Lighting in Travis Park at 301 E. Travis St. on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

The transportation, provided courtesy of event organizers, includes all VIA mainline bus service, VIA Link, and VIAtrans paratransit service for registered patrons. When boarding, passengers simply inform the operator that they are attending the H-E-B Tree Lighting to ride fare-free. Registered VIAtrans customers should schedule their trip in accordance with VIAtrans policies and procedures. Riders who would like additional information regarding routes and scheduling may call 210-362-2020, or visit viainfo.net.

The Tree Lighting Ceremony is open to the public and runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event includes live entertainment, food trucks, letters to Santa, giveaways and holiday crafts. The nearly 50-foot-tall Christmas tree is H-E-B’s Christmas gift to the City of San Antonio.