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Events in Clute
Clute sits in the middle of the bustling Brazosport area, meaning that nothing is ever too far away. This includes many events, such as the Fishin’ Fiesta, Freeport RiverFest, No-Name Festival, Summertime Blues Festival, and the San Jacinto Festival. Yet Clute is home to the second-largest event in the area, the Great Texas Mosquito Festival, which was named America’s wackiest summer festival by TripAdvisor. Read on to discover the many fun events in Clute and the surrounding area.
January
Martin Luther King Celebration Parade
Freeport's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Parade honors the life and legacy of one of America's most influential civil rights leaders. Held each January, the parade begins in downtown Freeport and concludes at Freeport Municipal Park, bringing the community together in celebration and remembrance.
Freeport Municipal Park
421 N. Brazosport Boulevard
Freeport, TX 77541
March
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
One of Surfside Beach's longest-running traditions, the St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place on the weekend before or closest to St. Patrick's Day. Festivities include a parade beginning at City Hall, community gatherings, fundraisers, and a reenactment of the Battle of Fort Velasco.
Surfside Beach City Hall
1304 Monument Drive
Surfside Beach, TX 77541
Joy Ride Rod Run
Admire hundreds of classic automobiles dating back to the 1930s at the annual Joy Ride Rod Run. The event features live music, arts and crafts vendors, food, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment.
Freeport Municipal Park
421 N. Brazosport Boulevard
Freeport, TX 77541
April
San Jacinto Day Festival
Celebrate Texas independence at West Columbia's annual San Jacinto Day Festival. The festivities include a barbecue cook-off, carnival rides, commercial and craft vendors, a petting zoo, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
Historic Downtown West Columbia
512 E. Brazos Avenue
West Columbia, TX 77486
Freeport Riverfest
Freeport RiverFest is a two-day celebration featuring championship barbecue, live music, boat races, vendors, inflatables, and family-friendly entertainment. Originally founded to celebrate the local shrimping industry, RiverFest remains one of Freeport's signature annual events.
Freeport Municipal Park
421 N. Brazosport Boulevard
Freeport, TX 77541
June
No Name Festival
Enjoy small-town charm at Brazoria's annual No Name Festival. This family-friendly event features a parade, carnival rides, a barbecue cook-off, craft vendors, live entertainment, and activities for all ages.
Brazoria Civic Center
202 W. Smith Street
Brazoria, TX 77422
July
Fishin’ Fiesta
A beloved Freeport tradition, Fishin' Fiesta features youth and adult fishing tournaments along with a barbecue cook-off, 5K run, domino tournament, pageant, live entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks display.
Freeport Municipal Park
421 N. Brazosport Boulevard
Freeport, TX 77541
Great Texas Mosquito Festival
Clute's signature three-day festival features live concerts, the Mosquito Chase 5K, mosquito-calling and mosquito-leg contests, a carnival, horseshoe and washer tournaments, and an International Barbeque Cookers Association-sanctioned barbecue and fajita cook-off.
Clute Municipal Park
100 Parkview Drive
Clute, TX 77531
September
Extreme Hummingbird Extravaganza
Spend two Saturdays each September at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory watching hummingbirds being banded, adopting a hummingbird, shopping the Nature Store, exploring nature trails, and finding plants that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
299 Highway 332 W.
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
October
Clute Spooktacular Drive-Thru Trick-Or-Treat Trail
Celebrate Halloween at Clute's annual drive-thru Trick-or-Treat Trail, where families can enjoy a safe evening of costumes, candy, and festive decorations.
Clute Municipal Park
100 Parkview Drive
Clute, TX 77531
November
Festival of Lights
Lake Jackson kicks off the holiday season with its annual Festival of Lights. The celebration features a carnival, Breakfast with Santa, local entertainment, food and craft vendors, Snowland, and the beloved Parade of Lights through downtown Lake Jackson.
Lake Jackson Civic Center
333 Highway 332 E.
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
December
Christmas in the Park
Celebrate the holidays with dance and choir performances, dazzling light displays, visits with Santa, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, marshmallow roasting, and new attractions each year.
Clute Municipal Park
100 Parkview Drive
Clute, TX 77531
Holiday on the Brazos
Celebrate the season at Freeport's annual Holiday on the Brazos. Enjoy visits with Santa Claus, hot cocoa, marshmallow roasting, inflatables, arts and crafts, holiday music, dance performances, and family-friendly activities along the banks of the Brazos River.
Freeport Municipal Park
421 N. Brazosport Boulevard
Freeport, TX 77541
