13th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza
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Casey Snyder
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The Woodlands tradition continues with one of the largest Fourth of July fireworks displays in the greater Houston area as the Red, Hot & Blue Festival enters its 13th year of celebrating America’s birthday.
The Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival, produced by The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau and presented by Ellis & Ellis, will be held Sunday, July 4, 2010 from 6 - 10 pm at Town Green Park and Waterway Square, both located along The Woodlands Waterway.
The festival will feature live music, face painting, strolling performers, games, H-E-B Hot Dog and Watermelon Eating contests, vendor booths, concessions and more. Admission to the festival is free. Tickets for concessions and games can be purchased at the festival.
One of the Largest Fireworks Displays in the Houston Area
As soon as dusk falls, the Red, Hot & Blue Festival will present one of the largest fireworks displays in the Houston area, a 23-minute explosion of colors to be simulcast on Sunny 99.1. The fireworks display is expected to start at dusk (between 9:15 – 9:30 pm).
Organizers say The Woodlands Waterway offers the best spot to watch the fireworks extravaganza. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, however coolers, outside food and drinks are prohibited in Town Green Park and Waterway Square.
“The Woodlands has developed a great tradition of celebrating America’s independence,” says Nelda Blair, chairman of the board of The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We are excited to be involved in such great activities for our residents and visitors.”
A Full Evening of Entertainment
Before the fireworks, enjoy a full evening of entertainment on the Town Green Park Stage, sponsored by Bud Light, which will start at 6 pm with highlighted by live performances from the music group, Cold Shot. Enjoy free balloon artists and strolling entertainers along with inflatable slides and vendors. Town Green Park also will be home for this year’s H-E-B Hot Dog and Watermelon Eating contests, both starting at 6:30 pm.
Over at nearby Waterway Square, starting at 6 pm, enjoy the live sounds of Fidelity Maxx, plus all of the fun of free balloon artists and strolling entertainers.
Make It A Weekend In The Woodlands
While much of the celebration focuses on July 4, The Woodlands will celebrate America’s Independence with an entire weekend full of events.
On Friday, July 2, 2010 The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau kicks off its Summer Nights series at Waterway Square from 6 - 8 pm with great live entertainment. Blankets, chairs and picnics are encouraged.
On Saturday, July 3, 2010 come to Market Street for the Fourth of July parade starting at 9 am. The celebration continues later that evening when the Houston Symphony performs its Star Spangled Salute, a free concert at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion starting at 8 pm.
“We look forward to an outstanding lineup of activities, from one of the region’s greatest fireworks shows to enjoying the world-class Houston Symphony at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion,” says Nick Wolda, president of The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Those visiting The Woodlands for the weekend can choose accommodations to suit any taste and budget, including The Woodlands Resort with its Forest Oasis Waterscape, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel, a four-diamond property, and the all-new AVIA boutique hotel at Market Street. A number of limited-service and select-service properties also are available. For a complete list of hotels, go to www.visitthewoodlands.com.
Support for the Red, Hot & Blue Festival includes Ellis & Ellis (Festival Sponsor); University of Phoenix (Little Firecracker Essay Contest Sponsor); H-E-B (Hot Dog and Watermelon Eating Contest Sponsor); Memorial Hermann (First Aid/Lost Child Sponsor); Coca-Cola (Official Soft Drink Sponsor); Jaguar North Houston (Official Car Sponsor) and Hewitt (Can Food Drive Sponsor); and Bud Light (Town Green Park Stage Sponsor).
Other sponsors include The Woodlands Young Learners Academy, The Woodlands Development Company, Waste Management, Wright’s Printing, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, Hubbell & Hudson Market & Bistro, SplashTown, Two Men and a Truck, the City of Shenandoah and the City of Oak Ridge North.
Media sponsors include Sunny 99.1, Houston Community Newspapers, The Courier, The Villager, reviewit Magazine, The Woodlands Lifestyle & Homes Magazine and Woodlands Online.
Water Taxis will operate throughout the day on July 4, 2010, however service will stop during the fireworks display. Water Taxi service will resume after the fireworks have completed.
For more information, a complete schedule of activities, maps and up-to-date parking information, visit www.redhotblue.org.
