Holidays in Downtown Corpus Christi
It’s beginning to look a lot like everyone’s favorite season in Downtown Corpus Christi! From November through December, holiday lights, parties, musical performances, seasonal specials, décor and more fill downtown’s streets, parks, and businesses with cheer for all to hear. Every week you’ll find something fun and festive for your friends and family to enjoy!
Join us for the annual downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony presented by The Port of Corpus Christi on November 7, starting at 7PM, now at Artesian Park during November's First Friday ArtWalk.
Enjoy the breathtaking light installation throughout this holiday season in historic Artesian Park, presented by the Downtown Revitalization Alliance from November through December.
Feel the magic of the holidays while you take a stroll down our historic Peppermint Lane, presented by AEP Texas, from November through December.
Every Sunday leading up to Christmas, Holiday Market presented by the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District pops up shop in the terminal of Bar Under the Sun (BUS) on Peppermint Lane from 2-7PM, turning downtown into the holiday shopping headquarters.
Mayor’s Sparkling Christmas Lights Contest is a family-friendly and community inclusive event that encourages downtown businesses and property owners to decorate their storefronts. During the event, a panel of judges go downtown and visit local downtown businesses to assess their decorating skills.
Join us for the 8th annual lighting ceremony of H-E-B's 66-foot Christmas Tree on Saturday, December 6, from 4-9PM at Water's Edge Park as part of the Holidays on the Harbor. Music, vendors, and food trucks keep the night lively as the beautifully lit tree sparkles next to the waterfront.
Get ready to set sail on Saturday, December 6, where you have a front row seat on the seawall to watch beautifully decorated boats cruise around the Corpus Christi Bay as part of the Holidays on the Harbor event.