In 2018, Corpus Christi gave itself a Christmas present: a new 66-foot-tall Christmas tree with 2,000 ornaments and 7,000 lights. Although the Harbor Lights Festival centered around the tree was cancelled this year, Merry Days by the Bay is a go with new safety protocols. Photo by Carrie Robertson Meyer/Third Coast Photo

In 2018, Corpus Christi gave itself a Christmas present: a new 66-foot-tall Christmas tree with 2,000 ornaments and 7,000 lights. Although the Harbor Lights Festival centered around the tree was cancelled this year, Merry Days by the Bay is a go with new safety protocols. Photo by Carrie Robertson Meyer/Third Coast Photo

Corpus Christi has an entire month of holiday happenings planned for its first-ever Merry Days by the Bay celebration. From December 1, 2019-January 1, 2020, the Sparkling City by the Sea will glow even more with the lighting of its new Christmas Tree, parades, displays, entertainment, and more. What we’ve collected here is just what the city officials have scheduled. There’s even more where these came from in the 101CorpusChristi.com Christmas Guide.

NOV. 30-JAN. 7
PEPPERMINT LANE
Chaparral Street
Downtown Corpus Christi
Businesses light up in 1960s-style decorations, stay open late for shoppers, and provide treats, music, and more throughout the holidays. Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, November 30, features vendors, food trucks, carnival rides, activities for kids, and an all-ages fun zone with inflatables and games.

5:30-8:30 P.M. FRIDAY, DEC. 6
HOLIDAY ARTWALK
Artesian Park
524 Twigg St.
Downtown Corpus Christi
First Friday ArtWalk goes full-on Christmas mode with live music, artists, food, drinks, and more.

1-9 P.M. SATURDAY, DEC. 7
HARBOR LIGHTS FESTIVAL
Water’s Edge Park
602 S. Shoreline Blvd.
Downtown Corpus Christi
The list of activities is long! Find the full outline of activities, parades, and more by clicking on the name above. 

DEC. 1-31
HOLIDAY TREE
Water’s Edge Park
602 S. Shoreline Blvd.
More than 7,000 lights and 2,000 ornaments decorate this 66-foot Christmas tree — six stories tall! Come take a selfie by the sea! Official lighting of the tree planned for 6 p.m. December 7 at the Harbor Lights Festival.

5-7 P.M. SATURDAY, DEC. 7
FESTIVAL NAVIDENO
Instituto de Cultura Hispanica
1617 N. Chaparral St.
Heritage Park, Downtown Corpus Christi
Papa Noel, twinkling lights, pinatas, gifts, entertainment, all free at the institute in Heritage Park. A family-friendly event.

DEC. 17
CHRISTMAS TREE FOREST
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N. Shoreline Blvd.
H-E-B and the Junior League of Corpus Christi sponsor this enchanting tree-decorating contest for local schools each year. Classrooms decorate to a theme. The winning classroom gets a monetary prize for school art supplies.

DEC. 20-31
COASTAL CHRISTMAS
American Bank Center
1901 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Features a grand display of holiday decor, holiday lighting, live entertainment, and ice skating. Also, a snowman bounce house, giant life-size snow globe kids can play in, and Santa Claus.

DEC. 1-31
CANDY CANE LANE HOLIDAY LIGHTS SHOW
On Candy Cane Lane, residents decorate for Christmas and welcome everyone to come and enjoy the displays. Drive or walk through a holiday wonderland of lights. You can find Candy Cane Lane in the Schanen Estates on four streets: Donegal Drive, Wooldridge Road, McAlpin Drive, and Killamet Drive.