SPECIAL EVENTS

Pearland Parks & Recreation and Pearland Town Center present the Pearland Hometown Christmas Festival, Friday, December 3 - Sunday, December 5, 2010, at Pearland Town Center - 11200 Broadway. 

Feel the Christmas spirit come alive as Pearland Parks and Recreation teams up with the Pearland Town Center to host the City's Annual Hometown Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony.

On Friday evening, Mayor Reid & Santa Claus will light up the sky as they plug in the City's Christmas Tree at the annual Tree Lighting ceremony. A live band will perform and many activities will be on hand for the whole family, including:

Complimentary family photos in front of a festive backdrop, provided by Vineyard Church (Photos with Santa will only be available on Saturday and Sunday)

• 30,000 pounds of snow, including a sledding hill
• Horse & Carriage Rides
• Much more!

On Saturday, start a family tradition by having "Breakfast with Santa" from 8am - 11am. A donation pancake breakfast and photo with Santa benefits Forgotten Angels

On Sunday afternoon, families are invited to join Santa for Milk & cookies and great entertainment.

Join us for an exciting weekend of Christmas entertainment, live music, movie nights, promotions, great food and more! Keep checking this page and http://www.pearlandtowncenter.com/  for more information including the most current schedule of events.

Plus, don't miss the Pearland HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE
Parade Theme: A Hawaiian Christmas
Location: FM 518 & Pearland Parkway to FM 518 & Old Alvin Rd
Time: 5:30pm
Date: December 4, 2010

The City of Pearland is proud to announce the 29th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. The parade brings out dozens of floats and walking groups each year decked out in lights and holiday spirit. And with this year's theme, "A Hawaiian Christmas," expect a lot of fun entries! Plan to see drill teams, classic cars, company floats and many other community folks.