For 50 years, Dickens on the Strand has been a holiday tradition in Galveston that celebrates all things Victorian - the food, the drinks, the music and of course, the fancy attire.

The next time you visit the Strand in Galveston, you may be paying a bit more for parking. That is, if City Council approves.

It was a joyful celebration in Galveston on Saturday.

Dickens on the Strand, an annual Christmas celebration, will go on the weekend of Dec. 5 but with changes. The market features numerous craft, food, and holiday vendors that guests seek out each year,” according to Galveston Historical Foundation, which has hosted the holiday tradition for over 46 years. Business owners said they welcome the changes as a way to carry on tradition while maintaining safety protocol during the pandemic. Montemayor said sales have improved roughly 40% since summer when area bars and restaurants along the tourist destination were shuttered. Wendy Morgan, co-owner of the Admiralty on the Strand and Tina’s on the Strand, said sales look good as both businesses gear up for holiday sales.