CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – The City’s Parks & Recreation Department and the American Bank Center have partnered to host the “Holiday by the Bay” event this year. The American Bank Center, located at 1901 North Shoreline Boulevard, will transform into a winter wonderland on Saturday, December 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Activities include ice skating, writing letters to Santa Claus, arts and crafts, a giant inflatable holiday slide, an obstacle course, games, face painting, food trucks, holiday vendors, a meet and greet with Santa, and photos with the Grinch himself.

“Holiday by the Bay” also features a free live performance by local country music artist Robert Ray from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Shoreline Boulevard near the east side of the American Bank Center.

Free parking is available at the American Bank Center and Heritage Park, lots #5 and #10.

For more information about this event, call 361-826-PLAY or visit www.ccparkandrec.com. Connect with us on Facebook to receive updates and share your photos using:

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Accommodations are provided upon request in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 361-826-3460 at least 48 hours in advance for assistance or to request reasonable accommodations.