Houston will set the stage for an extraordinary patriotic celebration at Mayor Annise Parker’s official Fourth of July event, Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks Presented by Shell. Texas singer-songwriter Pat Green will headline the annual event held from 4 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, with his performance culminating in the nation’s largest land-based fireworks show, presented by Shell Oil Company. Admission to the event is FREE with the donation of one canned item per person to the Houston Food Bank. Without the donation, tickets will be $8 per person. Children two years and under will be admitted free.

When the concert comes to a close at 9:30 p.m., eyes will turn skyward for an extraordinary fireworks spectacular perfectly set to a selection of America’s favorite tunes, from patriotic songs to rock ‘n’ roll hits to classic bestsellers.

The Mayor's Office said that signage of any kind is not allowed, so I am working on getting the cost of LP T-Shirts for those that RSVP so that our group will be easily identified.

This is going to be a great event for the whole family - I hope to see you all there!

For more information about the Texas Gulf Coast Region LP Meetup at the Freedom Over Texas 2010 event, please contact Christie Pearson at [masked] (subject line: Freedom Over Texas 2010)

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON TO FESTIVAL GROUNDS:

FOOD OR BEVERAGES (Infant & special health needs allowed)
COOLERS
ALCOHOL
THE HOUSTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS PROHIBIT DOGS, AMPHIBIANS, REPTILES AND SNAKES THAT ARE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. THEREFORE, WE REQUIRE THE BAN OF ALL SUCH ANIMALS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE SEEING EYE DOGS OR OTHER DOGS THAT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS.
GLASS CONTAINERS
SHADING DEVICES larger than 4 feet in diameter
SKATES, ROLLERBLADES OR SKATEBOARDS
WEAPONS
FIREWORKS
LASER POINTERS
SORRY, DUE TO PERFORMER’S CONTRACTS, NO RECORDING DEVICES (AUDIO, VIDEO, CAMERA) ARE ALLOWED DURING LIVE PERFORMANCES. ANY PERSON FOUND IN POSSESSION OF SUCH EQUIPMENT WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE VENUE. ALL FILM AND TAPE WILL BE CONFISCATED.