Posted in Texas Winter October 17, 2022 by

Float Through Thousands Of Christmas Lights In A Heated Lazy River At Texas Winter Lights

Winter weather doesn’t always make it to Houston in time for Christmas, but we can still enjoy the holiday season in style with a unique Christmas light display in Texas. At the Marriott Marquis Houston, their Texas-shaped rooftop lazy river is heated to 80 degrees and lined with thousands of Christmas lights all month long. Float the night away, watch holiday movies, sip festive cocktails, and make homemade s’mores at this perfectly Texas celebration. Add this Houston lazy river light show to your holiday bucket list.

With its iconic Texas-shaped lazy river, the Marriott Marquis Houston is a downtown destination hotel.
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The hotel has special events throughout the year, but this holiday season, they're doing something truly special.
Texas Winter Lights is a festive pop-up event open both to hotel guests and the general public.
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It features more than 8,000 holiday lights illuminating the entire deck, and you can admire them from the lazy river, which is heated to a cozy 80 degrees all winter long.
In addition to floating the night away, several other activities promise an enchanting experience for all ages.
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Various themed light displays make perfect backdrops for family photos, and abundant dining and beverage options are available.
Poolside cabanas are, by far, the coziest way to enjoy the lights.
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Sip your favorite beverage and celebrate the holidays in style. The cabanas also offer front-row seats to the holiday movies shown every Thursday night.
Speaking of beverages...winter cocktail, anyone?
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The drink menu has been completely revamped for the colder months, with festive options like Iced Nog and Hot Spiced Wine imparting the flavors of the season.
Families will love the s'mores kits for both a bonding activity and a delicious, DIY dessert.
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Roast marshmallows over the rooftop firepits, add however much chocolate your heart desires, and make the perfect wintertime treat.
Texas Winter Lights runs from 5 pm until 10 pm Monday-Saturday from November 11 thru January 8.
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Access to Texas Winter Lights is included in the price of your hotel stay. Or you can buy tickets to the event if you are not a guest of the hotel. Please note: the event is open to hotel guests only on Friday and Saturday.

Visit the hotel’s website or Facebook page to learn more about this cool Houston lazy river light show.

Have you attended Texas Winter Lights yet this holiday season? What activity sounds the most fun? If you have found another equally cool Christmas light display in Texas let us know.

Then check out our previous article for another festive attraction in Texas that involves homemade s’mores.

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Address: Marriott Marquis Houston, 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010, USA
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October 22, 2022
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