Christmas Along the Texas Coast

20th Annual Port Isabel Lighted Boat Parade
Saturday, December 2, 2006
Port Isabel, Texas
6 pm

Dozens of boats compete for cash and prizes with their decorated vessels. The parade route through the channels of Port Isabel and across the Laguna Madre to South Padre Island offers great spectator viewing areas. The parade will begin at the Port Isabel city docks.

Boats will be competing in six overall divisions: commercial; Large Power Boats 23 feet and over; Medium Power Boats 18 - 22 feet and under; Small Power Boats 17 feet and under; Large Sailboats 26 feet and over; and Small Sailboats 25 feet and under.

For a map of the parade route, please click here.

Harbor Lights Festival
Saturday, December 2, 2006
Corpus Christi, Texas
2 pm to 9 pm

25th year anniversary of the Harbor Lights Festival with a Children’s Parade, Santa’s Motorcade, Laser Light Show, Illuminated Boat Parade and a Fireworks Display held on the Corpus Christi Bayfront Marina. Food, Family Activities, Arts and Crafts. Free to the public. This event is held between Lawrence Street T-Head and Peoples Street T-Head.

Saturday, December 2, 2006
Christmas in Rockport-Fulton
Rockport, Texas

Tropical Christmas Celebration Night Land Parade, Lighted Boat Parade, Lighting of the Children’s Tree.

Saturday, December 9, 2006
Annual Carolers-A-float & Boat Lighting Contest and Parade
Port Aransas, Texas

Port Aransas residents and visitors will be able to enjoy Christmas caroling, a lighted boat parade and a visit by Santa Claus on Saturday, December 9th. Activities begin at dusk in Robert’s Point Park Pavilion at the City Harbor. Refreshments will be served immediately after the carolers return.

Saturday, December 9, 2006
Caroling at the Mansion
Fulton Mansion on Fulton Beach Rd.
Rockport, Texas

Celebrate the Christmas spirit and sing along with a medley of Christmas carols by candlelight on the front steps of the Fulton Mansion.

Thursday, December 14, 2006
Caroling at Fulton Pier
Fulton Fishing Pier, Fulton Harbor Park, Fulton Beach Road
Rockport, Texas

Come join the 2nd Annual Caroling at Fulton Pier from 6-730 p.m. Santa arrives at 615 p.m. Santa will give away cookies, hot chocolate and stocking stuffers. Complimentary chili dog supper with chips and lemonade. Hay rides for all ages. Remember to bring your fishing pole!

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