Christmas in Texas often looks quite different than many other areas of the country, but we consider that a blessing. Come celebrate the season like only the Lone Star State knows how at Jingle on the Boardwalk in the waterfront town of Kemah and enjoy tons of holiday festivities. It’s guaranteed that this Kemah Boardwalk Christmas celebration is one you won’t forget.

The town of Kemah is located on Galveston Bay, near Houston, TX.
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Each year, the Kemah Boardwalk transforms into a winter wonderland on weekends in December. With shopping, Santa, a boat parade, live entertainment, hot cocoa, and so much more, it's the perfect way to celebrate the holidays Texas-style.
Kemah Boardwalk Christmas
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A massive tree commands the courtyard and steals your attention at first glance.
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Perfectly ornamented, it immediately sets the tone for the Kemah Boardwalk Christmas celebration which is filled with ho-ho-holiday cheer.
White Christmases are a rare sight for much of the Lone Star State, but not here!
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Build your very own Frosty, have snowball fights, and just have fun in the magical blanket of white that we don't get to experience very often.

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Once you're all tuckered out, enter Santa's workshop.
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Here you can watch the elves hard at work on toys for kids around the world. Maybe they'll even let you help out a bit!
During Kemah Boardwalk Christmas, the annual lighted boat parade sets the boardwalk aglow.
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Yachts and small vessels alike have fully decked their halls with lights, snowmen, and countless more festive holiday adornments. It's definitely one of the most fun ways to enjoy the Kemah Christmas lights.
While here, you'll find red mailboxes intermittently spaced along the streets where any deposited letters are delivered to the "North Pole,"
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And of course by the North Pole, we mean the place where Christmas wishes and holiday fantasies are made for folks all around the world, not just at Jingle on the Boardwalk.
Just in case the postal service makes an honest mistake, you'll even have an opportunity to meet the big man in red himself.
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An up-close-and-personal visit with Santa Claus is always a highlight here. Let the tiny tots sit on his lap and whisper exactly what they want this year, then pose for a family photo that definitely belongs on the front of your Christmas card. Adults have even been known to take part, so don't be shy!

Kemah Boardwalk light show is dazzling but watch this YouTube video by Mr.S Travel Quest for another spectacular holiday display.

Have you ever been to the Kemah Boardwalk during the holidays (or any other time)? If so, what’s your favorite memory from the event? Let us know all about it in the comment section and be sure to share your photos too!

You can learn more by visiting the official Kemah Boardwalk website as well as the Kemah Boardwalk Facebook page. Also, while you’re in the area, check out some more attractions in Kemah that are great for you and your family.

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Holiday Time In Texas

Lysa Allman-Baldwin | October 29, 2022

I’m looking for holiday light displays in Texas.

Fortunately, because Texas is such a large state, you'll find scores of holiday light displays in almost every small town and big city. Some of the more well-known and popular ones are the Holiday Trail of Lights in Wimberley, the Prairie Lights Celebration in Grand Prairie, the Zoo Lights in Houston, and those at the Gaylord Texan Hotel in Grapevine, among many others.

Can you suggest another fun holiday activity?

If you're looking for something really unique and unusual for a fun holiday activity this time of year you might consider a heated lazy river lights extravaganza! You will find it at the Marriott Marquis Houston in downtown Houston. A fun float, poolside cabanas, and more are all part of the excitement here. Who says that holiday celebrations have to be in the cold?

Where can we go to get something good to eat in Kemah?

Because Kemah is such a popular place for vacations and other special events like Jingle on the Boardwalk, you'll find some really interesting places to eat. One of them is the Kemah Aquarium Restaurant. As you probably guessed from the name, it is located inside the Kemah Aquarium, and dining here is a very unique experience. The menu features all things fish and seafood related including fried calamari, a broiled captain’s platter, fried coconut shrimp, and an array of seafood tacos, among other delicious items.

What are the best Christmas towns in Texas?

Whether you’re searching for an old-fashioned Christmas, festive light displays or charming main streets, these are the best Christmas towns in Texas that you must visit:

 

Read our previous article to discover more about these Christmas towns in Texas.

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