Festival of Lights
Visitors can experience a holiday festival featuring the Yuletide Carnival, food truck court, and craft booths alongside live community performances. Families can explore the Children's Wintertime Playground to see a 21-foot Grinch and visit Santa's Workshop. The celebration culminates with the downtown Parade of Lights, showcasing dozens of sparkling entries heralding the arrival of Santa Claus.
What to Expect
Features a 21-foot Grinch, carnival, and downtown parade of lights.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Lake Jackson
Food & Drink
A food truck court and food booths offer food.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Art, Food & Craft Booths: 10am-5pm; Food Truck Court: 10am-8pm; Children's Wintertime Playground: 10am-5pm.
- Parking: For the parade, center parking on Circle Way closes starting at 12:01 AM Saturday and reopens after the parade. Overflow parking is available at the Recreation Center, 91 Lake Rd, Lake Jackson, TX 77566; shuttles run every 15 minutes to the police department from noon until midnight.
Tips & Advice
- Park at the Recreation Center on Lake Rd and take the shuttle to the police department, since the Circle Way median is closed to parking all parade day.
- Bring lawn chairs and refreshments to set up in the center of Circle Way, where residents are invited to sit and watch the Parade of Lights.
- Visit Santa's Workshop in the middle of the day, because Santa keeps shorter hours there than the rest of the Wintertime Playground.
- Register for Breakfast with Santa ahead of time, since it goes through the same festival registration as the booths and parade entries.
- Come back to the Yuletide Carnival on Sunday afternoon if you missed it, because it reopens for one more evening after Festival Day.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Yuletide Carnival opens Thursday in the Civic Center parking lot and runs through Sunday.
- The Mayor's Tree Lighting & Santa Pajama Jam is Friday evening at the Civic Center.
- Breakfast with Santa is Saturday morning at the Museum.
- Holidays Around the World is at the Museum on Festival Day.
- The Pre-Parade Holiday Open House is at the Alden B Dow Museum Office before the Parade of Lights.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids on Festival Day?
The free Children's Wintertime Playground at the Civic Center has the 21-foot Grinch and Santa's Workshop. At the workshop, Santa listens to Christmas wishes and poses for photos.
Is there food?
Yes. Festival Day has art, food and craft booths plus a food truck court at the Civic Center, and the food trucks stay open into the evening.
Where should I park for the parade?
Parking in the center median of Circle Way closes early Saturday and reopens after the parade. Overflow parking is at the Recreation Center, 91 Lake Rd. A shuttle runs every 15 minutes from there to the police department, and you can walk to the attractions from that stop.
Can I bring chairs to watch the parade?
Yes. You're welcome to bring lawn chairs and refreshments into the center of Circle Way to watch the Parade of Lights.
How can my group take part?
Registration covers arts and crafts booths, the parade, community performances, Breakfast with Santa and the other festivities. There are separate forms for craft booths, non-profit booths, food trucks, cottage food vendors, parade novelty vendors and performers. Open performance slots are posted on the community stage schedule.
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