HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Uptown Holiday Lighting event in Houston has been canceled once again.

The video above is from ABC13’s 24/7 live broadcast.

You may recall that last year’s event was canceled by what officials called a “financial decision.” Typically, the event costs between $200,000 and $250,000 each year.

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In 2023, hundreds of families showed up with lawn chairs and treats, expecting an event to start, but nothing happened.

The event was also canceled in 2017 and 2018 due to construction, and in 2020 the pandemic affected the festivities.

Event officials did not specify what caused this year’s cancellation, but told ABC13: “We are not hosting an event this year and we have already put out the trees for the holiday.”

Uptown Holiday lighting has been a tradition for over thirty years.