Holiday Road Trip: Discover Texas’ Most Magical Seasonal Celebrations

In this festive edition of What I Like About Texas, host Erika Boyd, president and CEO of the Texas Travel Alliance, highlights the can’t-miss holiday celebrations that make the Lone Star State sparkle. She kicks things off with Elizabeth Schrack from Visit Grapevine, who shares why Grapevine truly earns its title as the Christmas Capital of Texas—with more than 1,400 seasonal events, including Santa’s North Pole Express and the dazzling ICE experience at the Gaylord Texan Resort. Next up, Dee Dee Poteete from Visit San Antonio unwraps the magic of the Alamo City, from the iconic Ford Holiday River Parade to festive fun at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld San Antonio. Then, Aileen Ramos from Visit Laredo shines a spotlight on unique South Texas traditions like Navi Fest and the city’s towering Christmas tree. Packed with additional travel tips, regional highlights, and holiday inspiration from across the state, this episode is your guide to celebrating the season—Texas style. This episode is sponsored by Visit Laredo.   What I Like About Texas is produced by Association Briefings.