Holiday activities include sandcastle village,
parades, and more
An island holiday is one of the most festive
ways to celebrate the season--and a great excuse for a weekend getaway to the best
beach in Texas.
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| Queen Isabella Causeway to South Padre Island |
Special events on South Padre Island include a
tree lighting ceremony followed by a Christmas parade down Padre Boulevard, a
lighted boat parade, breakfast with Santa, and its well-known holiday-themed sandcastle village.
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| Winter Texans enjoy the climate. |
With a tropical feel, miles of sandy beach and
expansive views of both Gulf of Mexico and Laguna Madre Bay’s blue waters,
South Padre Island is a world-class, year-round Texas Gulf Coast beach
destination. The Island provides an abundance of activities including water
sports, dolphin watching, fishing, horseback riding, shopping, diving, and
birding.
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| Amazing sand castles will be on display. |
November 25th - The Holiday Sandcastle Village opens with unique holiday sand sculptures built
by incredibly talented sand artists. Santa’s sandy Christmas throne, a Sand
Snowman, and more will be part of this exhibit, complete with a lighted musical
performance. Located near Louie’s Backyard and Gravity Park and open through
January 13th, the scene will be perfect for your unique Christmas
card photo. Free for the public.
December 6th - Tree Lighting Ceremony and Annual Christmas Parade is an Island tradition. Join residents and
visitors alike for this fun-filled event on the steps of City Hall, then stay
for the parade. Hosted by the City of South Padre Island Parks and Keep SPI
Beautiful Committee, the parade takes place immediately following the tree
lighting. Filled with lighted floats, special guests, and live music, it’s
festive fun and free to the public.
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| Holiday lights capture attention. |
December 7th - The Annual Lighted Boat Parade will launch from South Point Marina in Port Isabel, lighting up
the bay with holiday spirit. Boats of all shapes and sizes will be decked from
stem to stern starting at 6 p.m. with judging taking place at Jim’s Pier. Don’t
miss this free event.
December 8th - Have breakfast with Santa himself at the Hilton
Garden Inn from 9 am to 11 am. This annual event is an opportunity for kids to
put in a good word with Santa.
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| Plenty of great seafood like these mahi mahi tacos |
Shopping and art events also take place on the
Island throughout the holiday season, including a Gone Surfin’ St. Jude fundraiser painting party at Beachside Bar & Grill
and a “Shop the Island” shopping spree giveaway. For more information
about upcoming holiday events and Island experiences, visit sopadre.com/events.
Information courtesy of Winter Prosapio,
Communications Director for South Padre Island, directorwinter@theatkinsgroup.com. Photos courtesy of www.Barberstock.com
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