Houston Holiday Events

Downtown

H-E-B Holiday Parade - Nov. 22

Get started early with the traditional H-E-B Holiday Day Parade on Thanksgiving day near Minute Maid Park at 9 a.m. This annual parade features a procession of massive balloons, over-the-top floats, more than 3,000 costumed participants, lively marching bands and, of course, culminates with the arrival of Santa. www.hebparade.com

The Mayor's Holiday Celebration - Nov. 30

One of the most festive events of the holiday season, featuring fireworks, entertainment and choirs, is found at The Mayor's Holiday Celebration and City Hall Tree Lighting on Nov. 30 in Hermann Square Park near the City Hall Reflection Pool. www.houstonspecialevents.org

Downtown Holiday Walk & Rail Tour - Nov. 30-Dec. 26

Celebrate the season on a Downtown Holiday Walk & Rail Tour, a two-hour stroll and METRORail ride on Main Street featuring downtown decorations and the fountains at Main Street Square, Nov. 30-Dec. 26. www.discoverhoustontours.com

Candlelight Tour in the Park - Dec. 7-8

The historic homes clustered in downtown's Sam Houston Park open their doors evenings Dec. 7-8 for the Heritage Society's 45th Annual Holiday Candlelight Tour in the Park. Centuries-old seasonal decorations and costumed carolers take revelers back in time to celebrate the season. www.heritagesociety.org 

Jingle Jam - Dec. 9

Toyota Center is hosting the 9th annual 104.1 KRBE Jingle Jam were Avril Lavigne, Fall Out Boy, 2007 American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, Sean Kingston and Lifehouse will sing along toChristmas-inspired songs, Dec. 9.  www.toyotacentertix.com

A Christmas Carol -A Ghost Story of Christmas - Nov. 20-Dec. 29

The Alley Theatre's amusing and musical rendition of A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas is performed Nov. 20-Dec. 29. This adaptation revisits the meaning of Christmas with Ebenezer Scrooge and classic characters like Tiny Tim as Scrooge embarks on a wild nighttime journey through re-imagined scenic designs, spectacular costumes and original music. www.alleytheatre.org

The Nutcracker -  Nov. 23-Dec. 29

Houston Ballet's timeless and dreamy production of the classic holiday tale The Nutcracker runs Nov. 23-Dec. 29 at the Wortham Theater. Families can join Clara as she marvels at the Christmas tree, flying cooks, the Sugar Plum Fairy and Prince dancing, and her unforgettable journey in the Kingdom of Sweets - a place children will dream about for years to come. [Back to Press Releases Main]