Galveston's 'Dickens on the Strand' getting extended one more week due to weather

PHOTOS: Dickens on the Strand in Galveston

Rachael Patton tries on a corset for the first time with the help of Pam Johnson, in Corsets by Casta Diva, at Dickens on the Strand Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Galveston.

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Rachael Patton tries on a corset for the first time with the help of Pam Johnson, in Corsets by Casta Diva, at Dickens on the Strand Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in ... more Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 42 Caption Close Galveston's 'Dickens on the Strand' getting extended one more week due to weather 1 / 42 Back to Gallery

For the first time in its history, the time-tripping holiday event Dickens on the Strand in Galveston will be extended one more week, according to the Galveston Historical Foundation.

The event has been a Galveston mainstay since 1974.

Nasty weather this past weekend forced the cancellation of the first weekend of the 43rd annual Dickens party, which brings families out in droves to the island to experience a taste of Victorian London Christmas.

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Flooding and Dickensian holiday adventures don’t exactly mix. The heavy clothing gets a tad cumbersome.

Dickens on the Strand will be free on Friday, Dec. 9 at Fezziwig’s Beer Hall. On Saturday, Dec. 10 the event on The Strand will run from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. with admission for those in costume set at $4. Those in regular modern clothing with need to pay $8.

Tickets that were not redeemed for last weekend’s event will still be honored.

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This weekend's Galveston weather looks to be mild with rain coming in on Sunday sometime.

Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with holiday food and drink, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations and gift items at the event.

Small parades, nonstop entertainment on six stages, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers and a host of other entertainers round out the well-attended event.