City of Houston Official Holiday Tree at Hermann Square (Houston City Hall)

About this adventure

Standing tall in front of Houston City Hall overlooking the reflection pool of Hermann Square, the City of Houston's Official Holiday Tree is the civic symbol of the holiday season. The towering evergreen, spanning over 50 feet tall, is dressed in more than 100,000 sparkling LED lights, custom holiday ornaments, and a glowing star atop. Erected and illuminated following Thanksgiving week, the tree welcomes families and downtown visitors for evening strolls and holiday family photos. Hermann Square offers wide paved plazas that are fully accessible for strollers, wheelchairs, and energetic children. Families attending the Thanksgiving Day Parade in the morning or visiting Downtown Houston's Theater District and Discovery Green in the evening frequently stroll by to marvel at the illuminated tree reflecting across the water against the backdrop of the illuminated art deco City Hall tower.