Gaylord Texan's Lone Star Christmas

Tree-Lighting Ceremony

Gaylord Texan officially kicks off the Christmas season on Thursday, November 12 with the impressive Lone Star Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony.

When the Texas sun sets and its winter skies go dark, Gaylord Texan suddenly comes alive when we flip the switch on the resort's 1.5 million Christmas lights! As a special treat, Mrs. Audrey Geisel — widow of the late Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel and the one-and-only "Mother of the Grinch" — will personally introduce The Grinch as part of the Gaylord family and declare Lone Star Christmas officially open!

Admission to the Lighting Ceremony is free, and afterwards guests are invited to explore the resort, take in the spectacular decorations, and enjoy the festive holiday entertainment. Plus, guests who spend $25 or more at any resort restaurant or retail shop receive validated self-parking.

Presenting Sponsor for Lighting Ceremony & Sponsor for ICE!: Reliant Energy