Galveston Transforms into Victorian London for 51st Annual Dickens On The Strand Celebration

Running from December 6–8, 2024, Galveston is once more becoming Victorian London this weekend for the 51st annual Dickens on the Strand festival. Celebrating the customs, clothing, and culture of London in the 19th century, this cherished holiday tradition transports guests back in time to the age of Charles Dickens.

Sponsored by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the celebration runs through Sunday night starting on Friday. Parades, non-stop entertainment, and a plethora of Victorian-inspired attractions—including Tiny Tim's Play Land, the Shopkeeper Skills Village, and roaming characters like Ebenezer Scrooge and Oliver Twist—will be humming about Downtown Galveston.

The retail village allows visitors to peruse costumed merchants offering anything from Victorian-inspired clothes, jewelry, crafts, and decorations to Christmas food and beverages. Drawing families and guests of all ages to enjoy festive activities, the event is a significant fundraiser for the Galveston Historical Foundation.

The event gives discounted tickets for people dressed in historical costumes for those want to totally embrace the Victorian concept. Adults pay $25 for admission; young people pay $18.

Dickens on the Strand is one of the most looked forward events of the holiday season in Galveston, whether your interests are shopping for unusual gifts or the live entertainment on four stages. It provides a joyous and immersive experience.

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