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The Star-Spangled Salute Concert Set for Sunday, July 3
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (top photo) dons red, white and blue on Sunday, July 3 for the return of the Star-Spangled Salute. This free Independence Eve spectacular features the Houston Symphony in a selection of patriotic favorites under the direction of Michael Krajewski. This free concert is generously sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company (TWDC). TWDC has been a sponsor of the Star-Spangled Salute since its inception in 1990.
At the concert, the world-renowned Houston Symphony performs a variety of classic American numbers complete with cannons blasting from the top of the hill during Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture".
Picnics are welcome (no beverages); lawn chairs are available for free; and tickets are not required. Gates open at 6:30 pm. Pre-concert activities include meeting lovable mascot of The Woodlands, Puffy Pine Cone (pictured, posing with the Fellman Family), Uncle Sam, Betsy Ross, dancing and singing with Radio Disney and more. For more information, visit www.woodlandscenter.org.
4th of July Activities in The Woodlands
Fourth Of July Activities In The Woodlands To Continue Without Fireworks
All other entertainment and activities for the weekend celebration will continue as scheduled, creating a patriotic weekend of fun for the entire family.
This is the first time in The Woodlands 36 years of hosting fireworks that the show had to be cancelled.
"The Woodlands has and always will be committed to public safety, and one of the most valued characteristics of our area is our forest," said Nick Wolda, president of The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau. "This decision has been made not to chance any loss of our natural beauty and any damage to our residential or commercial properties as a result of the public fireworks display."
While the fireworks show has been cancelled, Wolda adds there's plenty for families to look forward to when it comes to celebrating July 4th in The Woodlands.
Now in its 14th year, the annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival, produced by The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau and presented by Ellis & Ellis, will be held Monday, July 4,2011 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Town Green Park and Waterway Square, both located along The Woodlands Waterway®. The festival has become one of the more popular July Fourth celebrations in the region, highlighted by hot dog and watermelon eating contests, live entertainment and more.
Even before July 4th, there are plenty of ways to celebrate America's independence in The Woodlands.
Stop by Waterway Square on Saturday, July 2 and enjoy live music and strolling entertainment, as the popular series, Waterway Nights at Waterway Square, will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Also on July 2, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion will host The Music of the Eagles, as presented by the Houston Symphony and a full rock band accompanied by singers Terry Brock, Randy Jackson and John Hines. Gates open at 7 p.m. Mezzanine and lawn seating is free. Orchestra seats are $20 each.
On Sunday, July 3, 2011 gather the family and relax under the stars when the Houston Symphony performs its Star Spangled Salute, a free concert at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion starting at 8 p.m.
Before the Red, Hot & Blue Festival on July 4, 2011 head over to head Market Street - The Woodlands for the South County Fourth of July parade, "Celebrating the American Dream", which starts at 9 a.m.
After the parade, beat the heat by visiting one of The Woodland's13 pools for Splash Day from noon to 4 p.m.
Later that evening, Northshore Park, located just west of Lake Front Circle on Lake Woodlands Drive, will have the "Things That Go" Parade at 5:30 p.m. Children 14 years and younger are encouraged to bring their patriotically-decorated bike, scooter or wagon and parade around the park. Awards for the most creative entries will be awarded throughout the afternoon. Afterwards, enjoy a free, live music concert from local country band Buck Yeager at Concert in the Park.
For up-to-date information on festival entertainment and activities, maps, parking information or a listing of hotels and pools in the area, visit www.RedHotBlue.org. For more information on The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau, go to www.VisitTheWoodlands.com or follow it on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/VisitTheWoodlands.
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