Lights On! in Historic Downtown Bryan
Destination Bryan kicks off the holiday season in Bryan, Texas with the annual Lights On! Help us countdown to light the Sale Park Christmas tree and illuminate picturesque Historic Downtown Bryan. This free, family-friendly event includes a variety of holiday activities, live music, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Friday, November 22 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Scroll below to see all the fun, free activities for Lights On! in Historic Downtown Bryan!
Gloria Sale Park Stage
Lights On! Opening Ceremony
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Catch the opening ceremony at Gloria Sale Park at the south end of Historic Downtown Bryan. The official lighting countdown will begin at 6:30PM.
Palace Theater & Gloria Sale Park Stage
Live Music & Performances
Listen, watch, and sing along to holiday music & performances throughout Historic Downtown Bryan during Lights On!
Lights On Stage at Sale Park
- 5 PM — K.C. Notables
- 5:30 PM — Salvation Army Brass Band
- 6:15 PM — Announcement from Special Guests
- 6:30 PM — Lights On!
- 7 PM — Joy Baldwin
Palace Theatre
- 5 PM — Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theater
- 5:30 PM — ConfiDance Project
- 6:45 PM — Ballet Brazos
The Platform at The LaSalle Hotel
- 5:30 to 8:30 PM — Wes Nickson
Drink Special: Mulled Wine, $10
Family-Friendly Activities
There's a lot of holiday fun to experience during Lights On! in Historic Downtown Bryan.
- Free holiday train rides
- Free face painting and balloon twisting with Charity & Friends
- Holiday-themed bounce houses
- Free hot chocolate, cookies, and candy canes
- Live music and performances
- Holiday photo backdrops
- Free polaroid and digital photos with Santa in front of The Carnegie
Several unique and eclectic shops in Downtown will have booths along Main Street, making it the perfect time to start your holiday shopping early!
Shop from Savage Diva, Candace's Cookie Shoppe, Pot Heads Plant Shop, and Itza Bip - Lupitza Market, then round out the evening by dining in at one of the several locally-owned restaurants in Historic Downtown Bryan.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Lights On! Stage Sponsor: West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry P.C.
Holiday Partners: Metronet | Courtney Boring, State Farm Agent | The Polar Booth | Downtown Event Services
HOLIDAY FUN ON MAIN STREET
After the Lights On! countdown, explore Main Street and enjoy activities at these fun booths.
- Shop from Farmer's Market in Brazos County vendors in front of the Queen Theatre on Main Street
- Learn how to apply transfers onto wood ornaments from Burr's Unfinished Furniture. You'll get an ornament to take home with you!
- Make candy cane ornaments with The Parker-Astin and Art Alley Productions.
- Get creative with The Frame Gallery! Draw or paint a picture, then put it in a frame made of popsicle sticks to display at home.
- Pick up a ribbon wand from Lonestar Meadery to make the night even more magical.
- Spin the "Kindness Wheel" with LoveLocal to win a prize! They'll also have a Gratitude Wall where you can write down something you're grateful for and add to the wall.
- Take a photo with a holiday character at Gloria Sale Park Depot with Bryan Parks and Recreation.
Want to get a bite to eat at Sale Park? Enjoy a plate of Texas BBQ from the Big Dawg Barbeque food truck, or pick up free hot chocolate from the Salvation Army booth.
Experience a Legendary Holiday Season in Bryan, Texas
May your holidays be legendary & bright
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Discover a variety of Christmas events and activities in Bryan. There's plenty of family-friendly festivities, picturesque date night options, dazzling lights, hot chocolate, and pictures with Santa for all!
Free & Paid Parking Available
Parking in Downtown Bryan
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Street Closures: Main Street from 26th to 29th Street and West 28th Street from Tabor to Bryan Avenue from 2:00PM to 10:00PM on Friday, November 22.
Parking: Free street parking is available in marked spaces outside street closure areas. Paid parking is available in the Roy Kelly Parking Garage at 200 East 27th Street.
