HOUSTON — Dickens on the Strand is a time-honored tradition and a Victorian-themed holiday celebration that's been paying homage to history for 50 years in Galveston.
The streets of Galveston take a step back in time to Victorian London celebrating Charles Dickens and a time period that Galveston embodies.
“It’s the highlight of our year," Will Wright, Galveston Historical Foundation's chief creative officer, said.
"The architecture down here is very much the time that he was writing about and writing during," Wright explained when asked about the connection to Dickens.
In honor of the 50th anniversary, nine Dickens descendants will appear throughout the weekend.
It's the Galveston Historical Foundation's biggest fundraiser.
“It is one of the signature events in Galveston. It is connected to the community, to the history of Galveston," Wright says.
The 19th-century look is something vendors like Luna Chenault’s Caveat Emptor help fit.
“I love it because it's so extra. There are trims on trims," she said. "And you can wear any color you like."
Multiple stages and parades signal the time of year in Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol.”
More information can be found on the event's website.