FEATURED EVENTS

For 48 years, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Dickens on The Strand festival has highlighted downtown Galveston’s Victorian-era architecture while providing a one-of-a-kind holiday destination filled with the sights and sounds of Charles Dickens’ work. This year’s event continues that tradition with new entertainers and events, returning favorites, and family-friendly programming.

Light Up Your Night at Altitude Rooftop & Pool, November 11- January 3 Experience Texas Winter Lights at Marriott Marquis Houston, an interactive light experience on our 6th floor Altitude Rooftop & Pool available nightly, 5pm to 10pm. Back for its second year, enjoy bigger light displays, more walk-through experiences, and endless selfie stations for an even bolder poolside encounter. With over 20 new Instagram-worthy elements, guests will enjoy photo-ops as they walk under the shade of lights, through our Grove of Trees, among the Archway of Lanterns and more. Float through the lazy river, heated all winter long to 80°, as lights glimmer from above. Cozy up with a nostalgic holiday-themed movie every Thursday. Nightly snowfall and a winter-themed dining menu filled with signature cocktails, dinner and dessert round out the perfect Insta-worthy evening.

Join us for the Christmas Parade of Lights, Palestine's only nighttime parade, and Courthouse Lighting Ceremony! See the streets of Historic Downtown Palestine aglow with colorful lights, beautiful floats, and smiles all around!