For just one night of the year, Houstonians draped in white flood the streets of The Heights for an all-out block party. The tradition is known as White Linen Night, an annual party celebrating local businesses that regularly features house parties, pub crawls, live music, and more.
Here Houstonians are invited to wear whatever whites they have in their closet and come out to the area between the 200-300 on the historic 19th Street in The Heights for a white flood of fun.
When is White Linen Night 2024?
White Linen Night returns to The Heights on August 3. While there’s sure to be festivities running day-long, the main celebration begins roughly around 5 pm running until 10 pm – officially, that is.
Where is White Linen Night?
The original White Linen Night took place on West 19th Street. To this day, West 19th Street is the center of the annual festivities. That said, the festival has since spilled over into other areas in The Heights extending to White Oak Drive.
The largest concentration of White Linen Night festivities will be held on West 19th 9th Street with the two blocks between Yale and Ashland streets blocked off to vehicular traffic from 6 to 10 pm.
What to do for White Linen Night in Houston?
Per tradition, White Linen Night is a celebration of the area’s local businesses and artists. As such, there will be a local artisans market on site as well as available in-store shopping, dining, and drinking at local businesses.
Furthermore, the event is slated to stage live music, activations, and draw other local vendors. Stay tuned for more details on specific events, celebrations, and deals for White Linen Night in The Heights.
Where did White Linen Night come from?
Local legend has it that White Linen Night was incepted by Louisiana transplants, Chris and Kay Thayer, who sought to emulate the traditional New Orleans’ celebration of the arts in support of local Heights artists and businesses.
Does White Linen Night require tickets?
White Linen Night in Houston this year does require tickets – depending on where you go. Tickets to the main festivities on West 19th Street are required in an effort to control crowds and offset the costs of hosting for local businesses.
As of this moment, Early Bird Tickets are still on sale for $10. Prices are likely to go up as the event draws closer. Kids 12 and under are allowed in for free.