Photograph of a group of people representing the Bay Area Citizen, a local newspaper, in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. Two individuals leading in the front of the group are holding a banner that reads, "There's more in the Bay Area in The Citizen." The procession is moving down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3 until finally stopping at Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of the Butler Building, a historic two-story League City building located on Second Street which was then known as King's Trail. A few horses and horse-drawn wagons are parked just outside the building. Three men are standing in the open doorway of the building; the man on the far right is John P. Atkinson, according to accompanying information.
Photograph of the Butler Building, a historic two-story League City building located on Second Street which was then known as King's Trail. Two horses, one of them tethered to a wagon, are standing just outside the building. Several men are standing in a line near the building entrance; one of the men is John P. Atkinson, according to accompanying information.
Photograph of a float featuring a large replica of St. Mary Mission Catholic Church, an old church in League City, complete with a bell tower and faux stained-glass windows. Just above the windows is the text, "MISSION." The float is in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights, which is proceeding down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3 and ultimately stopping at Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of a crowd of children seated on the floor of the Helen Hall Library, awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. An adult is seated on a chair in the background near the bookshelves.
Photograph of children marching in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. They are moving along as a large crowd down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, eventually stopping at Walter Hall Park for the festivities. A majority of the children are dressed similarly in blue jeans and either red or white jackets, t-shirts, or sweaters. Accompanying the children are a few adults also dressed in blue jeans.
Photograph of a float in the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights parade. The float features a large banner stretched across the side, although only a portion of the text is visible. A brown and taupe pick-up truck is hauling the float, which carries a large group of teenage passengers, some of whom are standing in the bed of the truck. The parade procession is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3 until culminating in Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of League City civic vehicles cruising as part of the parade procession in the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. A green Jeep leads in front with several fire trucks following close behind. A man in a green jacket is visible standing up in the Jeep. The procession is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, eventually stopping at Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of Ray Holbrook, a Galveston County judge, riding atop a white convertible in the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights parade. Two unidentified women, one of whom is driving, are also in the convertible with him. He is waving to the parade spectators as the car moves down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, eventually stopping at Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of a full-grown Dalmatian and a couple of Dalmatian puppies riding atop a fire truck in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. Riding along with the Dalmatians are two firemen, who are partially visible. The side of the fire truck is the only part of the truck in view.
Photograph of a drill team walking in League City's first annual Holiday Festival of Lights parade. The drill team, comprised of young girls, is clad in uniforms of skirted leotards and cowboy hats. Each girl is holding a pair of red and white pom-poms. A couple of girls in front are holding a banner that reads, "LCD Highrollers." The back end of a red truck is visible cruising just in front of the drill team. The procession is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, culminating at Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of a drill team in uniform, walking in the parade for the first annual League City Festival of Lights. Their uniforms are mostly black with white gloves and white boots. A couple of adult sponsors are walking in stride with the group, who are being led by much younger representatives of the team. The young girls in front are holding a banner that is illegible. The drill team proceeds down Farm to Market 518 and Highway 3 and will eventually stop in Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of the drum line of a marching band performing at the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights in Walter Hall Park. Their uniforms are head-to-toe ensembles in red, marigold yellow and white; text on the chest reads, "LIONS." The individuals in front are playing the toms while the bass drummers and snare drummers stand in formation close behind.
Photograph of a few fire trucks lined up on Farm to Market Road 518 in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. The firetrucks are being driven by firemen, two of whom are partially visible riding in the truck leading in front. The procession is traveling down FM 518, then Highway 3, and ultimately stopping at Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of a Southwestern-themed float in the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights parade. The float decor includes a cactus stringed in Christmas lights, leafy garland, and a red banner that reads, "Ross Elementary." Amongst the float passengers are two individuals dressed as a cowboy and one individual dressed as Santa Claus. The parade procession is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3 until culminating in Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of a Christmas tree-themed float in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. Surrounding the Christmas tree sitting at the center of the float are several individuals in costumes resembling gift boxes. Other people riding the float are not costumed but are wearing Santa hats. The parade procession is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, eventually stopping at Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of Flora Atkinson standing in front of the R. L. Parke home on Christmas in 1924. A note on the back of the photograph says that the telephone pole in the background is located on the corner of Kansas and Lewis Street in League City. Snow has fallen and the woman is wearing a coat over a dress and a hat.
Photograph of individual framed portraits of Theodore and Zonnie Kilgore, set upright upon two tables in the local history room of Helen Hall Library. In the background is a display shelf of books and pictures.
Photograph of the Hitchcock High School band walking in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. The band members are uniformed and walking in a tight formation. While holding a banner, two members lead the band in the procession which is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3. The procession will eventually stop at Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of a choir performing in League Park during the Christmas Eve in the Park event. The choir members are standing together in rows, holding up folders of music as they sing. A man conducting their performance is standing before the group with his music stand in front of him. Two microphone stands are set on either side of the conductor. Festive holiday decorations such as red ribbons, garland, and Christmas lights are dispersed throughout the park.
Photograph of a choir performing in League Park during the Christmas Eve in the Park event. The choir members are standing together in rows, holding up folders of music as they sing. A man conducting their performance is standing before the group with his music stand in front of him. To the conductors left is a microphone stand. Green tents are visible behind the group.
Photograph of the entrance to Walter Hall Park on the night of the first annual League City Holiday of Festival Lights. The passage is adorned with Christmas lights. An archway of lights provides more light beyond the threshold as numerous cars and people enter.
Photograph of a float themed around Santa Claus' workshop in the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. Individuals wearing costumes are standing on the float, playing the parts of Santa Claus and his elves. An illegible sign is posted on the side of the float. The parade procession is heading down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, eventually ending at Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of a float themed around Santa Claus' workshop in the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. Individuals wearing costumes are standing on the float, playing the parts of Santa Claus and his elves. A sign posted on the side of the float reads, "Santa's Work Shop, League City Bank and Trust." The parade procession is heading down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, eventually ending at Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of a pick-up truck hauling the Galveston County Beach Park float, which features a scaled replica of the Walter Hall Park pavilion. The replica is decorated in Christmas lights and red bows. A small group of people are riding the area between the truck cab and the float. The parade procession is moving down Farm to Market Road 517 and Highway 3, eventually stopping at Walter Hall Park, the location of the actual pavilion building.
Photograph of a float in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. The float features an overhead canopy and is covered in a fabric reminiscent of snow. A large group of school-age girls are passengers. Christmas lights adorn the faux snow and the vertical supports beneath the canopy. The only part of the vehicle towing the float is one massive back wheel. As the procession moves down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, the parade will eventually stop at Walter Hall Park to culminate the festival.
Photograph of the Veterans of Foreign Wars float in the parade for the first annual League City Festival of Lights. The float is a makeshift wooden stable that holds a large group of passengers. Holiday decorations adorn the float from top to bottom. The U.S. flag and the Texas flag hover above the float, as well as two navy blue flags with the Veterans of Foreign Wars emblem. One of the VFW flags is posted on the side of the float.
Photograph of a float in the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. It is covered in green paper, tinsel, and Christmas lights. A small group of passengers are sitting on school desks set atop the float. As the parade procession moves down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, it will eventually stop at Walter Hall park to culminate the festivities.
Photograph of a horse-drawn wagon in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. The wagon's frame is uncovered and exposed. Two women, one of whom is waving to parade spectators, are riding the wagon while a man steers the horses. The parade procession is moving down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3 until eventually culminating in Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of a middle-aged couple and some children riding a horse-drawn wagon in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. The man on the left is holding the reins to steer the horses, which are only partially visible. The procession is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3 and will eventually culminate in Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of the League City community crowded together and walking in the city's first annual Holiday Festival of Lights parade. The procession traveled down Farm to Market Road 518 and Hwy 3, eventually reaching Walter Hall Park. The crowd includes people of all ages wearing clothing appropriate for cold weather.
Photograph of two individuals, a man and a woman identified as Fay Dudney, standing at League City Historical Society's booth in League Park during the Christmas Eve in the Park event. Both are wearing glasses and apparel appropriate for cold weather. A striped fabric sheath encloses the booth overhead. Christmas lights and poinsettias are visible in the background.
Photograph of two individuals, a man and a woman, standing at League City Historical Society's booth in League Park during the Christmas Eve in the Park event. Both individuals are wearing glasses and apparel appropriate for cold weather. A striped fabric sheath encloses the booth overhead. On the booth table are informational sheets in upright display frames and a sizable collection of birdhouses. Festive holiday decorations such as garland, red ribbons, and Christmas lights adorn the booth as well as areas of the park.
Photograph of two women descending a small wooden staircase at Walter Hall Park during the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. The woman in front has one arm raised in a wave while the woman behind her is clapping her hands. The Walter Hall Park pavilion building is visible in the background.
Photograph of Janice Hallisey riding atop a black convertible in the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights parade. She is wearing a festive red and white costume while waving. An unidentified man is driving the convertible. A sign posted on the driver-side door reads, "Pat Hallisey, Steering Committee Chairman, Executive Director Galveston County Beach, Park Board." The man driving in the car has been identified as Pat Hallisey, a League City official, whose wife is Janice Hallisey. A sizable crowd of spectators are visible in the background. The parade procession is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3 until culminating in Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of the dedication plaque at League Park. It is a black rectangular plaque with gold lettering, set into a cement block. According to the plaque, the park was dedicated July 4, 1991 and was a Land and Water Conservation Fund Project. The rest of the plaque provides plenty of relevant information on the park's creation and benefactors.
Photograph of League Park during League City's Christmas Eve in the Park event in December. A brick aisle nestled between some shrubs lead to the park fountain. Beyond the fountain, some tents have been set up. Festive holiday touches are slightly visible; there is a candy cane decoration sticking out of a bush as well as red ribbons attached to the each of the light poles.
Photograph of League Park during League City's Christmas Eve in the Park event. Festive holiday touches have transformed the park. There are Christmas lights on the historic blue house in the background and a red ribbon tied on a lamppost. Young girls wearing snazzy dance costumes and holding pom-poms are standing underneath a large tree in front of the historic house. Numerous people are awaiting the girls' performance, which involve the mats that are partially visible in the foreground.
Photograph of the gazebo in League Park, adorned in festive holiday decorations for League City's Christmas Eve in the Park event. Garland, Christmas lights, and red ribbon cover the gazebo. A couple of people are situated on the stone bench near the gazebo.
Photograph of the gazebo in League Park, decorated for the League City's Christmas Eve in the Park event. Garland stringed with Christmas lights and red ribbon trim adorn the gazebo's exterior.
Photograph of the fountain at League Park during League City's Christmas Eve in the Park event. The fountain is dry and has no water running through it. Behind the fountain is the gazebo, which is decorated in garland, Christmas lights, and red ribbon bows.
Photograph of three flagpoles at League Park during League City's Christmas Eve in the Park event. The flag on the left is a salmon pink color. The flag in the middle is an American flag and the flag on the right is a Texas flag. Behind the flagpoles, the park fountain and gazebo are visible.
Photograph of local history librarian Heather Campbell Wooten standing next to Charles Kilgore in the Helen Hall Library local history room. They are standing behind two individual portraits of his mother and father, Zonnie and Theodore Kilgore. Both portraits are framed and are set upright atop two tables.
Photograph of a group of uniformed teenage majorettes walking through the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. The group, known as the Bay Area Rosettes, is wearing uniforms of leotards, legwarmers, and white tennis shoes. Two girls not in uniform lead in front while carrying a fringed banner. The procession is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, eventually stopping at Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of a man wearing a red satin jacket, a cowboy hat, and blue jeans, walking in the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights parade. In one hand he is holding a yellow flashlight; his other hand is extended, waving to the camera. He accompanies a group of school-age children in the parade, which is proceeding down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3 and eventually stopping at Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of a uniformed marching band performing at the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights in Walter Hall Park. The band uniform is a head-to-toe ensemble in red, marigold yellow and white. The drum major, who is wearing a mostly white uniform and a fuzzy white hat, conducts the band although he is only visible from the back.
Photograph of a uniformed marching band performing at the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights in Walter Hall Park. The uniform is a head-to-toe ensemble in red, marigold yellow and white. The drum major, dressed in a mostly white uniform and fuzzy hat, is standing before the band and conducting the performance. A majorette maneuvering her baton is standing in view.
Photograph of three members of a marching band that performed at the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights at Walter Hall Park. They are all in uniform. Behind them is the Walter hall Pavilion, decked in Christmas lights and other festive decorations.
Photograph of a Mexican-themed float trailing behind a pick-up truck in the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights parade. The float decor features a string of colored lights and banners that read, "Paso Del Rey" and "Feliz Navidad." A mariachi band riding the float is playing music. The procession is traveling down Farm to Market Road 518 and Highway 3, eventually culminating in Walter Hall Park.
Photograph of a Mexican-themed float in the parade for the first annual League City Holiday Festival of Lights. The float's decor includes a banner that reads, "Feliz Navidad," a Mexican flag, and stringed colored lights. A mariachi band riding the float is playing music. A toddler-aged girl and a partially visible woman are also passengers.
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