Bay Area Houston holiday guide
Where to See Christmas Lights in League City, Clear Lake & the Bay Area
Our guide to the best holiday lights and events around League City, Clear Lake, Kemah and Friendswood, from neighborhood light maps to a parade of lit boats on the lake.
Prices current as of November 2026.
League City Holiday Light Show map
Each season the City of League City publishes an interactive map of decorated homes, and residents can submit their own house to it. It's the easiest way to plan a drive. Find the current map through the City of League City and Visit League City.
Neighborhoods to drive: Mar Bella is one of the most-searched neighborhoods for Christmas lights in League City. South Shore Harbour, Westwood and the streets around Tuscan Lakes and Victory Lakes are also worth a slow loop.
Christmas Boat Lane Parade on Clear Lake
One of the Bay Area's longest-running holiday traditions. Each December, a parade of decorated power and sailboats lights up the channel from South Shore Harbour and Nassau Bay out toward Galveston Bay. Popular viewing spots include the Kemah Boardwalk, both sides of the Kemah–Seabrook channel, the Nassau Bay Lagoon, South Shore Harbour Marina and Clear Lake Shores. Check the Clear Lake Area Chamber for this year's date.
Holiday in the Park in League City
League City's annual Holiday in the Park takes over historic League Park on 2nd Street, traditionally on the first weekend of December, with vendors, music, Santa and the city tree. Confirm this year's schedule on the city's website.
More Bay Area lights & events
- Kemah: the City of Kemah hosts an annual tree lighting near its community center, and the Kemah Boardwalk decorates for the season. See A Kemah Christmas.
- Space Center Houston: Galaxy Lights is the space center's holiday light event, which in recent years has run from mid-November into early January. Check Space Center Houston for dates and tickets.
- Tacky light tours: community maps like the Tacky Light Tour list standout private displays around the Bay Area.
Event dates change every year, so always confirm with the organizer before you go.
Tips for a Bay Area light tour
- Go on a weeknight between 7 and 9 pm to skip the weekend traffic.
- Start with the city light map, then add a neighborhood loop like Mar Bella or South Shore Harbour.
- Pair it with the boat parade from the Kemah Boardwalk for a full Bay Area night.
- Bring hot cocoa, turn the music up and drive slow. Neighbors put a lot of work into these.
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Questions
Holiday lights questions
Where can I see Christmas lights in League City?
Start with the City of League City holiday light map, where residents list their decorated homes. Mar Bella, South Shore Harbour and Westwood are popular neighborhoods to drive, and Holiday in the Park at League Park kicks off the season in early December.
When is the Christmas Boat Lane Parade on Clear Lake?
It's held each December, typically mid-month. The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce publishes the date and route. Good viewing spots include the Kemah Boardwalk, Nassau Bay Lagoon and South Shore Harbour Marina.
How do I get my house on the League City light map?
The city lets residents submit their homes to its interactive holiday light map each season. Watch the City of League City and Visit League City websites for the submission form.
How much does it cost to have my house professionally lit?
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