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Welcome to Christmas in Calhoun County
Featuring holiday happenings from around the area
Festival of Lights Pageant
Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023
We are so excited for this year’s pageant. This pageant has an affordable entry fee of $10 and all proceeds go back to organizations in our community.
Our crowned court will be featured and part of Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade, Christmas in the Park and more! This is a great opportunity to give back to our community and be a part of all the holiday festivities.
Register at https://pltx.org/folpageant
We are so excited for this year’s pageant. This pageant has an affordable entry fee of $10 and all proceeds go back to organizations in our community.
Our crowned court will be featured and part of Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade, Christmas in the Park and more! This is a great opportunity to give back to our community and be a part of all the holiday festivities.
Register at https://pltx.org/folpageant
Port Lavaca Festival of Lights parade
The Port Lavaca Festival of Lights Parade will be held Saturday Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The parade begins at Bayfront Peninsula Park and travels down Main Street to Virginia St. to San Faubian. It will conclude at Sandcrab Stadium. The 2023 theme is Flashback to the 80s, A Totally Awesome Christmas!
Participants may sign up at: https://pltx.org/christmasparade
Participants may sign up at: https://pltx.org/christmasparade
Holiday Decorating Contest 2023
Help light up Port Lavaca this year! Our holiday decorating contest will be judged Dec. 11-12.
Enter at: https://pltx.org/holidaycontest
Enter at: https://pltx.org/holidaycontest
Annual Nativity Exhibit
Hours Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
FREE Event Showcases 100s of nativities from around the world, made from a vast array of materials-corn husks, cinnamon bark, pasta, pinto beans, recycled bottles, hammered tin, stained glass, lace, yarn, wax and SO much more! Several community members collectors have come together to provide this opportunity.
Event runs from November 27th to December 10th.
If you would like to exhibit or sponsor a Nativity call or text 361-935-8032 or 361-550-8620.
FREE Event Showcases 100s of nativities from around the world, made from a vast array of materials-corn husks, cinnamon bark, pasta, pinto beans, recycled bottles, hammered tin, stained glass, lace, yarn, wax and SO much more! Several community members collectors have come together to provide this opportunity.
Event runs from November 27th to December 10th.
If you would like to exhibit or sponsor a Nativity call or text 361-935-8032 or 361-550-8620.
Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 2, 2023
7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Breakfast with Santa Bring a New Unwrapped Gift and Receive: FREE Pancake Breakfast * FREE Photo-Op with Santa Magic the Clown will be in attendance for the kids! And More Fun! Donated gifts donated to the Calhoun County Sheriff Brown Santa program and given to needy children in the community.
7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Breakfast with Santa Bring a New Unwrapped Gift and Receive: FREE Pancake Breakfast * FREE Photo-Op with Santa Magic the Clown will be in attendance for the kids! And More Fun! Donated gifts donated to the Calhoun County Sheriff Brown Santa program and given to needy children in the community.
Tree of Angels
Sunday, Dec. 10
You are invited to bring an angel ornament to place on this special tree in memory of a victim of violent crime.
You are invited to bring an angel ornament to place on this special tree in memory of a victim of violent crime.
Shop the Town
Thursday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. Shop the Town and support small businesses in our community.
Port O'Connor Boat Parade
Saturday Dec 2, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Lighted Boat Parade officially kicks off the Christmas season in Port O’Connor. Locals, vacationers and participants from the Freeport-to-Port O’Connor Toy Run, decorate and light their boats to parade down the Intercoastal Canal. Awards are given for several categories.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Lighted Boat Parade officially kicks off the Christmas season in Port O’Connor. Locals, vacationers and participants from the Freeport-to-Port O’Connor Toy Run, decorate and light their boats to parade down the Intercoastal Canal. Awards are given for several categories.
Adopt a Spot 2023
We are super excited to host the Adopt a Spot again this holiday season. We have several locations around town that need groups, families, or organizations to adpot them and decorate them for the holidays.
Sign-up online at: www.pltx.org/adoptaspot and we will match you with the perfect space.
Sign-up online at: www.pltx.org/adoptaspot and we will match you with the perfect space.
Christmas at the Bayfront 2023
Saturday, Dec. 16
4 to 9 p.m.
Come join us for the annual community Christmas event. This event has returned and will be better than ever with a snow slide, life-sized snow globe, hot chocolate, S'mores, Santa, awards, contests and more!
Want to host a craft or stocking stuffing station? Sign up here: https://pltx.org/stuffthestocking
Want to be a vendor? Sing up at: https://pltx.org/christmasvendor
Want to volunteer? Contact Tania at tania@portlavacaevents.com or 361-920-9788
4 to 9 p.m.
Come join us for the annual community Christmas event. This event has returned and will be better than ever with a snow slide, life-sized snow globe, hot chocolate, S'mores, Santa, awards, contests and more!
Want to host a craft or stocking stuffing station? Sign up here: https://pltx.org/stuffthestocking
Want to be a vendor? Sing up at: https://pltx.org/christmasvendor
Want to volunteer? Contact Tania at tania@portlavacaevents.com or 361-920-9788
Jingle Jog
Come join us for a day of FUN from 10AM-6PM benefitting the Hunter Hadley's Quest, Inc. non-profit foundation!
Food Rally 2023
Food Rally 2023
Call or text 361-920-9788 to sign up or for more information.
Benefits the Calhoun County Food Pantry.
Call or text 361-920-9788 to sign up or for more information.
Benefits the Calhoun County Food Pantry.
How many days until Christmas? We're pretty excited!
We’re so excited for all the great Calhoun County holiday events. Send us your info so we can include you! Email us at christmas@portlavacaevents.com
Looking for more events? Visit portlavacaevents.com or click the calendar below.
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