About Us

Holiday In The Park History

Holiday In the Park started 25 years ago in 1997 when Janice Hallisey wanted to provide a Holiday Event for the League City families. She felt that other Holiday events in the area were too costly and wanted every child to be able to experience the, “Magic of the Holiday Season!” Holiday In the Park began December 5th, 1997 when the Budweiser Clydesdale Horses pranced down Main Street for the very first Grand Night Parade. Over the last twenty-five years the little League City Parade has turned into a three day festival with three parades, live entertainment, and over one hundred shopping and dining options all nestled under the 100 year old Butler Oaks in League Park.

The League City Proud Organization 501(c)3 History

The League City Proud Organization officially became a 501(c)3 in 2001 to promote community partnership, spirit, history and pride. Founding board members were Pat & Janice Hallisey, Tommy Cones, Marc & Luanne Edelman, Debbie Groce, Vicki & Bob Trask, and Bette Specion strived to grow Holiday In the Park for the benefit of the residents of League City and to support community efforts within the city. Although the primary function of The League City Proud Organization is hosting Holiday In the Park Each year the organization has supported many organizations and community projects.

Including:

Sylvan Rodriguez Cancer Foundation
League Park fully-inclusive playground equipment
The Perry YMCA
League City Area Food Banks
Blue Santa Program
Local Little League Teams
Communities In Our Schools
League City EMS
Partnership with League City Elementary School
Donations to several League City Civic and 501(c)3 organizations
Harvey Emergency Distribution Center
Harvey Emergency Shelter at Hometown Heroes

Board Members

Committee Members

Kari Towner
Amber Murphy
Shari Ferguson
Jill Reason
Jana Jacobs Miller
TJ Aulds
Tinka Frazier