Historic Richmond Association’s cherished holiday tradition Miracle On Morton Street, where the spirit of the season and the warmth of community converge in a joyous celebration bringing Santa, gift shopping, magical musical celebrations and wondrous sights to behold on Saturday, December 5.
Richmond Texas celebrates the season of Christmas In The Bend beginning Friday night December 4th at 6 pm with the City Of Richmond’s tree lighting in our city hall plaza and Community Christmas Walk’s neighborly celebrations throughout the historic homes and the gingerbread house competition through 9 pm. Saturday is Miracle On Morton Street 10am- 4pm.
Our community thrives on our businesses partnering with Christmas In The Bend. Your support as a partner makes the magic for Miracle On Morton Street and Community Christmas Walk happen. To join us as a partner, please click on the link below. Grateful!
For more information on how to be a part of this holiday tradition, email us at events@historicrichmondtx.org. #christmasinthebend
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MIRACLE ON MORTON STREET FESTIVAL MAP
Make it a day to remember!
5th Street Stage Performances & Good Cheer Events
Enjoy our community performances, live music at the 5th Street Stage and throughout the festival fun activities include Santa, life size walk in snow globe, snow, kids zone, cake walk, historic Richmond trolley tour, and letters to Santa. And of course over 60 vendors to shop and food to enjoy!
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Meet Santa
11:00 am - 3:30pm
Santa is coming to Miracle On Morton Street again this year. He had such a wonderful time meeting everyone last year and wants to know if you’ve been naughty or nice this year! Ho Ho Ho. He tells us it’s going to be a Very Merry Christmas!
Dr. Mazza’s office is getting everything ready at 208 Morton Street -
Life Size Snow Globe
11:00 am - 4:00pm
A dream come true, to be part of a snow globe! Have a picture taken with you and friends inside the snow globe and discover the joy of the season. Snow too!
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Trolley Tour
11:00 am - 3:30pm
Tours start at the top and bottom of the hour!
Jump on board Tank’s Trolley Express and get a front row seat to the best historic tour. This 20 minute tour will take you through our historic Richmond and show you homes, prominent buildings and the story of the Morton Cemetery that makes this part of Texas the stuff you read about in books.
Trolley Tour Depot 2nd and Morton Streets
Trolley Tour Sights
Miracle On Morton Street Holiday Magic
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Cake Walk
10:30-3:30
For the love of all the fun of winning desserts! Jump on the number take home the deliciousness of the holiday.
HEB along with other awesome bakers are making this pure joy!
The Cake Walk is in front of Treasure Hunters at 103 S. 3rd Street. -
Write Santa Your Wish List
Write Santa and let him know what you would like to have for the holiday. So much fun to know he’ll see your letter and give it much thought. He always says, I’ll do my best to bring the magic to you, and you do your best to be the best too!
Write your letter at the US Post Office at 310 Morton Street! -
Shopping and Food
With over 60 booths to shop we have an awesome lineup of jewelry, clothing, home decor, art, gifts and too much to write. You just have to come and buy all your holiday gifts here.
Our food truck alley and street vendors are sure to offer you a wide variety of tastes and there are many baked goods vendors for your dining delights for the holidays to come.
We also have our local businesses such as Gino’s Italian Joint, a local favorite, Unwine’d Wine and Spirits or Sandy McGee’s for sit down dining. 3rd Street has Lone Star Saloon and Truffle & Rye Market + Cafe.
Shop at Treasure Hunters and Mercy Goods, and visit Catapult Gallery.
Join Us in the most wonderful way at Miracle On Morton Street
Community Christmas Walk
December 4 at 6:00 pm the magic of the holidays begins with the the City of Richmond’s Tree Lighting at City Hall Plaza.
Community Christmas Walk transforms the city street and community into a welcoming festive event for all to enjoy.
2026 Community Christmas Walk community is working on details. Stay tuned!
A Day Unlike Any Other
Miracle On Morton Street 2025
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