‘A Tribute to the First Man in Space…Santa’  is the theme for the 9^th Annual ‘Holiday in the Park’ Festival and Parade in League City 

Where can you find Snow, Santa Claus, an Astronaut, a pet costume contest and a TV weatherman December 2^nd?  In League City of course at the annual Holiday in the Park festival and parade.  Organizers have been working all year, much like the Elves at the North Pole, to create a social event to kick off the holidays in style for their community.   “League City is now the largest city in Galveston county but still provides that small town charm.  Holiday in the Park is a free and wonderful event where people can come down to the historic district and bring family and friends and enjoy all the fun and activities in the great atmosphere. 

The League City Proud organization will host the 2-day family festival at historic League Park beginning at 9 a.m.  Guests may browse at over 90 vendors lining the park for early holiday shopping or stop for sweets or treats to eat.  Children may visit the petting zoo, carnival, or Santa at the Gazebo while others may sit under the 100+ year old Oak trees and enjoy the continuous entertainment planned for the 2-day event.  Snow is back by popular demand for kids 9 and under on Sunday.  A life-size puppet show is on tap along with orchestras, choirs, dancers and more!

We are hosting our first pet costume contest and we invite you to dress up your favorite dog or cat in holiday attire and show them off at the Park.  The 6,7,and 8^th Strand Street Brass Band will entertain in the evening at the Band Stand. 

We expect our night-time parade to be bigger and better than ever with a theme that is out of this world: “A Tribute to the first man in space…Santa!”  And to lead the parade is our own hometown hero and first woman Commander of the NASA Space Shuttle…(retired) Colonel Eileen Collins.  Don’t miss the opportunity to bring your children and help us honor her.  Our local grand marshal will include over 50 family members of a founding Italian family of League City…the Arolfo’s.  Johnnie Arolfo was the first Mayor and he will be represented by his son Johnnie, Jr.  We welcome back Mr. David Paul, KHOU Channel 11’s morning weatherman who promises we’ll have great weather at the parade to toss candy, beads, and wait for Santa’s arrival. We invite our community far and wide to hitch up their sleighs and head for League City and Holiday in the Park.  On behalf of the League City Proud organization we want to wish you and your family a blessed holiday season!  For more information on the Entertainment line-up; shopping with our vendors; or parade details please visit our website @ www.holidayinthepark.org.  See you there. 

Janice Hallisey

Event Coordinator