4 Places to Enjoy the Holidays in Texas
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Events for the holidays in Texas are, well, as big as Texas. There are also so many events it is impossible to mention them all here. There is no short supply of holiday events throughout Texas, so, in no specific order, we name the four most spectacular and unusual Christmas celebrations in Texas. Check it out on your own, or bring the family along for some of these events!
Dallas Holiday Parade
The biggest Christmas event in Texas is the Dallas Holiday Parade. This is one of the largest parades in America attracting over 500,000 spectators. The parade includes marching bands, imaginative Christmas floats, larger-than-life balloon characters, and much more. The parade has brought the magic of Christmas to downtown Dallas for over 30 years.
The Christmas Capital of Texas
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Historic Grapevine has trademarked the name, The Christmas Capital of Texas, and it offers about 1400 Christmas events in 40 days between mid-November and Christmas. Start experiencing Grapevine by watching the Parade of Lights in late November where you will see millions of lights in the parade and around downtown.
Wonder at ICE! and the Lone Star State at the Gaylord Texan Resort where you will find a display of life-sized ice sculptures, ice slides for the kids, and monuments with spectacular lighting effects. The display is created with about 2 million pounds of ice.
Find a wonderful family experience aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad's North Pole Express. And find enjoyment at the Historic Palace Theatrehosting concerts of beloved Christmas music and showing several classic holiday films.
The Christmas Wine Affair and Fredericksburg's German Heritage
An unusual outing is the Texas Hill Country Wineries “Christmas Wine Affair." near Fredericksburg. Of course, the wine tour is not for people under 21, but mom and dad should definitely appreciate this excursion. Every day from November 30 to December 16, tours go to four wineries to taste, tour and potentially purchase some of the best wines in Texas. Each day tours go to different wineries, all of which are among the 45 participating.
The quaint little town of Fredericksburg celebrates their German heritage by lighting both the German Christmas Pyramid and the Community Christmas Tree at the Vereins Kirche at Marketplatz. A real treat is the outdoor skating rink from November to January.
The Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade and Event
The City of Roanoke annually hosts the Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade and Event. See musical performances at various places around town or visit the Victorian Christmas at the Roanoke Visitor Center & Museum.
You will also find strolling carolers and photos with Santa, a children's train, and carriage rides around town. Bounce houses, refreshments, and holiday fun can be found at the Roanoke Recreation Center. Make it a vacation by staying at one of the many nearby hotels so you can enjoy the event over multiple days.
Whether you're looking to watch a parade, ice skate the day away, or just enjoy a relaxing holiday vacation, these destinations are sure to please any holiday aficionado.