HOUSTON – Pearland has canceled its annual Christmas festival and parade, opting for a virtual event with a fireworks display on Friday.
The Virtual Hometown Christmas Festival will begin with a virtual tree lighting at 7 p.m. followed by an 18-minute fireworks presentation at 7:30 p.m. The program features festive holiday displays along with holiday greetings from city council members, community leaders, Santa Claus and Mayor Kevin Cole.
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The event will be streamed on Facebook Live and sponsored by H-E-B.
Until Jan. 4, 2021, people can enjoy the Hometown Christmas Lights at Independent Park at 3449 Pearland Parkway. The presentation is available daily from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The display includes two giant, lighted Christmas trees, a family of 10-foot tall reindeer, 8-foot tall holiday signs for the perfect photo opportunity with your family, 7-foot candy canes, 6-foot and 4-ft ornaments, 5-foot bows, and 4-foot gift boxes, hundreds of lighted trees, and vibrant green garland and red bows throughout the park.
Independent Park is also a great place to take holiday photos or enjoy outdoor activities like walking the trails, playing tennis or basketball, doing yoga on the lawn, or having a picnic outside.