Sunday, December 8, 2013

DICKINSON 2013 CHRISTMAS TRAIN SHOW, HOME TOUR, AND PARADE




ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN.  Each year at Christmas time, DICKINSON is host to a Christmas Train Show, Tour of Homes, and Parade.  These are great events, and the Train Show is FREE!






DICKINSON ANNUAL TRAIN SHOW AND WINTER FESTIVAL

DATE: December 7, 2013 - December 8, 2013

LOCATION: Dickinson Historical Railroad Center and Museum at 218 FM 517 West, Dickinson, Texas 77539.

PRICE:  Free for admission to look at the miniature train. The train ride is $1.00. Drinks and Snacks vary.

EVENT DESCRIPTION: The Dickinson Historical Society teams up with the Dickinson Tourism Department to bring the excitement of trains to the community. This event is for the entire family to enjoy - young and old alike! The festival portion includes a fun jump and train rides for the kids, and hot dogs and snacks are available at various prices.



CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES

DATE: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

PRICE: Tickets are available for $10 per person (young children 6 or under are free). Tickets may be purchased at Crowder-Deats Flower Shop located at 845 W 517 in Dickinson, or from any home on the tour.

EVENT DESCRIPTION: The Christmas Tour of Homes is sponsored by The Pilot Club of Dickinson. Five homes are featured on the tour, plus the Crowder-Deats Flower Shop. You can start the tour at any of the homes or the flower shop...


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  • 3915 Liggio Street, Dickinson (A on Map)
  • 2422 Kilgarney Keep Street, Dickinson (B on Map)
  • Spring Gully Drive, Dickinson (C on Map - Not sure of exact address)
  • 620 Bayou Crest, Dickinson (D on Map)
  • 845 FM 517 Rd W, Dickinson - Crowder-Deats Flower Shop (E on Map - 20% discount on items bought in the store during the tour)
  • 1712 Country Lane, Santa Fe (F on Map)


CHRISTMAS PARADE - "CHRISTMAS ON THE BAYOU"

DATE: Thursday, December 12, 2013. Line up starts at 6 pm. Parade starts at 7 pm.

LOCATION:  The parade starts in the True Cross Catholic Church back parking lot, and heads east on 517, ending near the Amegy Bank Building.

PRICE: Free to watch. Participant floats have a cost...click here for details.

EVENT DESCRIPTION:  The Dickinson Parade is sponsored by the Dickinson Rotary Club, which was organized February 10, 1964 and admitted to Rotary International on March 18, 1964. The Rotary Club of Dickinson was formed with 31 members and was organized by Special Representative E. Virgil Wilhelm of the Rotary Club of Galveston, Texas and sponsored by the Rotary Club La Marque, Texas. Rotary has 2 fundraiser projects each year - the Spaghetti Dinner and the Flag Project. The Flag Project includes the set up of a flag at your home on 6 days a year. Learn more HERE.