Holiday tree lighting returns to downtown Galveston Nov. 30

Galveston’s official tree lighting ceremony is set to brighten the holiday season on Saturday, November 30, 2024, beginning at 6 p.m. This community event will be held at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand St. in the city’s historic downtown district.

Everyone is invited to join the City of Galveston, the Historic Downtown Galveston Partnership, Galveston Park Board of Trustees, and the Galveston Historical Foundation for this festive occasion. Galveston’s Mayor Craig Brown will oversee the lighting with the man in red, Santa Claus.

“This annual event allows us to gather as a community to celebrate our vibrant city during the holiday season,” Mayor Craig Brown said. “The lighting of the tree is a great friends and family tradition that lets us get together and keep our community shining brightly.”

This year’s festivities will feature entertainment provided by the Galveston Ballet, the Galveston Community Band and more.

Those arriving early can start their evening at Holiday at Hendley Green at 4 pm., the Galveston Historical Foundation’s kick-off event for the 51st Dickens on the Strand, which returns December 6-8, 2024. The Queen of Dickens on The Strand will make a royal appearance at the Green.

Galveston ArtWalk, taking place downtown the same evening, will provide an opportunity for revelers to do some Christmas shopping while out for the evening.

All in all, it promises to be a very festive evening on Galveston Island.