FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2025
Kick off the Holidays at ‘A Kemah Christmas’ Tree Lighting Celebration
Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the season at the City of Kemah’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kemah Visitors Center Plaza, 604 Bradford Street, where holiday cheer, family fun, and the lighting of the City’s magnificent 30-foot Christmas tree will take center stage.
Themed “A Kemah Christmas,” the celebration embraces the community's coastal character with seaside-inspired colors and holiday charm. Visitors can look forward to seeing the Grinch and other holiday characters, along with Instagram-worthy photo spots throughout the plaza.
The Stewart Elementary Choir will perform classic Christmas carols, providing a warm, traditional soundtrack for the celebration.
Guests may enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, explore the Christmas Market featuring local vendors, and visit the exotic petting zoo where they can meet Winnie the kangaroo.
The City has received word that Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive with help from the Kemah Fire Department, just in time to join Mayor Collins as she leads the countdown and lights the tree.
In the spirit of giving, the Kemah Police Department will be accepting new and gently used bicycles, as well as new helmets, for its Blue Santa program. Donations may be brought to the event and dropped off at the designated KPD booth.
To ensure public safety, the City of Kemah Public Works Department and the Kemah Police Department will begin a partial closure of Bradford Street between Sixth and Seventh streets at 2:30 p.m. on the day of the event to allow lunchtime traffic to clear. The street will fully close to traffic at 3 p.m. and will reopen by 9 p.m. Businesses are encouraged to advise their employees and customers to park in the City lot across the street, which will be free all day.
For more information, please contact the City of Kemah or visit kemahtx.gov.