It’s officially Christmastime, so with that comes the 12th annual Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration, which just happens to be an island tradition now.
Sponsored by Hotel Galvez & Spa, festivities begin at 6 p.m. Friday at 2024 Seawall Blvd. in Galveston.
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