The Holidays Just Got Hotter in Port Aransas
Port Aransas, Texas, November 10, 2025
For the 2025 holiday season, the Port Aransas Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce introduces Santa Soirée, an all-encompassing event full of holiday magic. Taking place on Saturday, December 13th, Santa Soirée brings together three beloved Port Aransas traditions and one brand-new experience for visitors and locals alike. Traditions have always anchored in Port Aransas, and this year, those traditions grow with the swell of the waves to create a merry celebration of holiday spirit and community ties.
New to Santa Soirée this year is Bingo Bells! Scavenger hunt meets bingo cards in this one-day event that supports local businesses in Port Aransas. Bingo Bells participants will stamp off squares on a specialty bingo card by joining in holiday-themed activities, dining, and shopping. Once they’ve scored a BINGO, participants will be entered into a holiday giveaway filled with incredible goodies just in time for the season of giving. Bingo Bells will take place all day Saturday, December 13th, with a final call for bingo cards happening at the conclusion of the Holiday Drone Show.
The Lighted Boat Parade and Holiday Drone Show are back for another spectacular year in Port Aransas! Experience the water aglow with color and whimsy as local boats, decked out in holiday spirit, cruise through the City Marina. The best viewing spot will be front and center at Port Aransas Fisherman’s Wharf.
To make December 13th even more magical, the Holiday Drone Show will directly follow the Lighted Boat Parade. The night sky will come alive with over 150 drones creating fan-favorite shapes like the island’s best friend, Flynn the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, all while listening to holiday tunes played by The Cleartones!
It's not over yet! Port Aransas is excited to welcome back the Holiday Shop Around. This annual event will occur from December 12-14 and gives visitors and locals the chance to shop local for everyone on their holiday list. From bracelets for mom and toys for the kids, island shops are stocked with treasures at incredible prices! Shop the deals this December during Port Aransas’ Holiday Shop Around.
If you can’t make it for this magical weekend, don’t worry! There are plenty of opportunities to experience the holiday season on the island. The holidays are even better in Port Aransas and this December, enjoy magical events perfect for the whole family. It’s so fun, you’ll be pine-ing for more!
