Dickens on the Strand

December 6-8, 2024

Dickens on The Strand, hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, is a festive annual event that transports visitors to 19th-century Victorian London. The festival features parades, non-stop entertainment across four stages, roaming characters, and new attractions like Shopkeeper Skills Village. Participants enjoy costumed vendors, street stalls, and carts offering holiday foods, drinks, crafts, and gifts, enhancing the holiday spirit. For more details, visit Galveston Historical Foundation.

Pictured: Victorian attire on display at Dickens on the Strand in Galveston
Credit: Allen Sheffield
Dickens on the Strand is "a full-on festival blending Dickens-era clothing with a bit of modern Steam Punk — essentially an event for everyone".
Galveston County Daily Times
Pictured: Laureles Ranch House in Brownsville
Credit: Brownsville Historical Association

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