Rockport Tropical Christmas Festival

Tropical Christmas is a free extravaganza kicking off the holiday season with fun, festivities, fireworks and more! Mark your calendars for December 5, 2026!

Saturday, December 5, 2026

On Saturday, December 5, 2026 at the Rockport Festival Grounds, adjacent to the Rockport Harbor the Tropical Christmas Festival will begin at 10:00am offering children’s programs, live entertainment, specialty vendors, food trucks, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and The Grinch. The festival will wind down between 6:00 – 7:00pm.

At 7:00pm at the Rockport Beach Park Road will be lit up by the Illuminated Night Parade, LED Night Kite Display by the Surfside Flyers Kite Club, and for the grand finale, a spectacular fireworks display over the harbor.

*At 5pm on December 5, 2026, the Rockport Beach Park will begin to offer free access for the viewing of the parade and fireworks.

For additional information, call the City of Rockport’s Park and Recreation Department at (361) 727-2158, email mrodriguez@rockporttx.gov.