Friendswood’s Christmas celebration, Santa in the Park, will take place Dec. 13 at Stevenson Park, featuring a 40-foot Christmas tree.

Officials said this is the second-largest Christmas tree of any city tree in the nation.

The details

Santa in the Park will take place from 3-8 p.m. Dec. 13 at Stevenson Park, located at 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood.

In addition to the tree, according to the city’s social media page, the event will feature:
  • Fireworks
  • Holiday market
  • Parade
  • Local performances
  • 40,000 pounds of snow
The Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corp. purchased the Christmas tree, City Manager Morad Kabiri said. However, the cost of the tree was not relayed as of press time.