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« Back to article: Downtown Houston is festivity central this holiday season

Downtown Houston candy cane couple
Mistletoe on the Go! is a 150-inch ball of kiss-inducing greenery hanging from a 15-foot-tall candy cane. Photo by Morris Malakoff
HEB Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston
The 72nd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade is a tradition. Photo courtesy of Downtown District
Hipster Santa
Get your picture taken with hipster Santa at Thing-A-Ma-Jingle on Main Street. Photo by D Ortiz Photo
The ICE at Discovery Green
Glide beneath glittering lights at The ICE at Discovery Green. Photo courtesy of Downtown District
Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular in Houston
Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular is free to attend. Photo courtesy of Downtown District
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