Rockport Tropical Christmas Festival - Rockport Parks & Recreation

City of Rockport Parks & Recreation hosts the free Tropical Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the Rockport Festival Grounds, adjacent to Rockport Harbor, beginning at 10:00 AM. The festival offers children's programs, live entertainment, specialty vendors, food trucks, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and The Grinch, wrapping up at 6:00 PM. At 7:00 PM, Rockport Beach Park Road will feature the Illuminated Night Parade, an LED Night Kite Display by the Surfside Flyers Kite Club, and a fireworks display over the harbor as the grand finale. Rockport Beach Park opens for free viewing of the parade and fireworks starting at 4:00 PM. For more information, call the City of Rockport Parks and Recreation Department at (361) 727-2158 or email mrodriguez@rockporttx.gov.