Episode 112: 50 Days of Holidays at Galveston Island

‘Tis the Magical Season! Discover the 50 Days of Holidays at Galveston Island

It’s time to start your holiday plans, but where to go and how to celebrate the magic of the season? Well, you don’t have to go very far to enjoy plenty of festivities for everyone. Galveston Island is offering plenty of amazing surprises to celebrate the season.

Start your holidays with a small-town feel at Galveston’s beautiful Christmas tree lighting. Then, prepare to return to the Victorian era, past Charles Dicken’s London, at Galveston’s historic downtown.

Mary Beth Basset, senior public relations manager with the Galveston Island Convention and Visitor Bureau, joins our host, Blanca Quezada, to give us all the event details and show us how to immerse ourselves in Galveston’s 50 Days of Holidays, seven weeks of various holiday festivities for all ages.

Mary Beth discusses all the unique and special holiday experiences that await all visitors. She mentions and gives details on the Polar Express Train Ride, Dicken’s on the Stand Festival, the Scavenger Hunt Tradition, the Moody Gardens’ ICE LAND: Pole to Pole with towering colorful ice sculptures, activities, and more, Holiday with the Cranes, Santa Hussle 5K Run, Boat Tours, and so many more activities.

To recharge from all the fun you’ve been having, don’t forget you can go and relax on the beach. Galveston does have it for you and your family this holiday season.

For more information, visit https://www.visitgalveston.com or call 409-797-5000.

Wishing you a very happy and fun holiday season!!!

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