Dickens on The Strand festival
For almost 48 years, Galveston Historical Foundation’s (GHF) Dickens on The Strand festival has highlighted downtown Galveston’s Victorian-era architecture while providing a one-ofa-kind holiday destination filled with the sights and sounds of
Charles Dickens’ work.
This year’s event continues that tradition with new entertainers and events, returning favorites, and family friendly programming.
This annual festival begins Friday,
Dec. 3, with free admission to Fezziwig’s Beer Hall from 5-9 p.m. and continues with ticketed entry Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and
Sunday, Dec. 5, from noon to 6 p.m.
Tickets purchased before Nov. 26 are $18 for adults and $12 for children ages 7-12. Tickets purchased at the gate are
$20 for adults and $14 for youth.
Discounted tickets for GHF members are available for $15 in advance or $17 at the gate. Tickets are available online at www.dickensonthestrand.org. Attendees in Victorian costume receive $8 entry.
“The 2021 Dickens on The Strand promises to be a remarkable return to our full annual holiday festival.
Our board, staff, and volunteers are ready to make Galveston come alive again in the holiday season as we recognize the wonderful work of Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol,” said GHF executive director, Dwayne Jones. “Many friendly
faces, entertainers, and vendors will return to Galveston in December as a reawakening of an inspirational event unfolds.”
The annual holiday street festival, based on 19th-century Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment on multiple stages, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers, and a host of other entertainers.
Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with holiday food and drinks, Victorianinspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations, and gift items.