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LORENA in MEXICO CITY

HI!
What my husband and I can do during thanksgiving day?

Comment submitted by Veronica from Houston
Hey Lorena-
There is tons going on during Thanksgiving! I recommend any of these...

11/26/2009
H-E-B Holiday Parade
Downtown Houston
Signaling the official start of the holiday season is the arrival of Santa Claus during the annual Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Houston. The lavish parade is nationally televised and features sensational floats and the best marching bands in Houston.
713-654-8808
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11/26/2009
Uptown Holiday Lighting
Uptown District
On Thanksgiving evening, thousands of people will gather along Post Oak Boulevard to ring-in the holidays with the lighting of a half-million twinkling lights, accompanied by an incredible electric light parade and holiday stage show with fireworks.
713-621-2504
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11/11/2009 to 01/03/2010
Yuletide at Bayou Bend
Bayou Bend
This annual holiday celebration transforms Bayou Bends' beautiful rooms and gardens into magical recreations from the 18th to 20th centuries.
713-639-7750
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11/14/2009 to 11/29/2009
Home for the Holidays
Old Town Spring
Just north of Houston, Old Town Spring typifies the holiday spirit with brightly decorated streets and shops nestled in a collection of wonderful old houses. Spend the day shopping, listening carolers and enjoying horse and carriage rides.
281-353-9310
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11/20/2009 to 12/27/2009
A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas
Alley Theatre
Houston’s seasonal favorite that the Houston Press describes as having “Spectacular London sets …the inimitable Dickens’ tale – spiced with the usual fog and an unusual twist on the ghosts past, present and future.”
713-228-9341
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11/26/2009 to 01/18/2010
The Ice at Discovery Green
Discovery Green Park
The Ice at Discovery Green park makes a return to downtown on Thanksgiving Day with over 7,200 square-feet of sparkling ice. In addition to ice skating, visitors will enjoy holiday art exhibits and special skating appearances and performances.
713-400-7336
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11/27/2009 to 12/27/2009
The Nutcracker
Houston Ballet
Featuring glorious scenery and costumes by Tony Award-winning designer Desmond Heeley, Ben Stevenson's breathtaking production of The Nutcracker is, in the words of The Houston Chronicle, "the crown jewel of holiday entertainment."
713-523-6300
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11/27/2009 to 12/27/2009
The Santaland Diaries
Alley Theatre
Company Actor Todd Waite will reprise his role as “Crumpet the Elf” in the outlandish, and true, chronicles of David Sedaris’ experience as a worker in Macy’s Santaland display. This compact, one-character comedy is a hilarious cult classic, featuring comic encounters during the height of the holiday crunch.
713-228-9341
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Have a great trip.

Veronica1-800-4-HOUSTON