Several patriotic events are planned in The Woodlands for the Fourth of July holiday, including:

Star-Spangled Salute – free concert on Independence Eve, July 3 at The Pavilion, beginning at 8 pm. Patriotic music from the Houston Symphony will be performed with the finale of fireworks. Gates open at 6:30 pm for pre-concert activities including free photos with lovable mascot of The Woodlands, Puffy Pine Cone. The concert is sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company.

4th of July Parade – The South Montgomery County 4th of July parade begins at 9 am and runs through The Woodlands Town Center and Market Street. The theme is “Traveling the USA”.

The Great Red, White & Blue Duck Race – Ducks race at the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center in the Village of Creekside Park on July 4, beginning at 1 pm. The Duck Race benefits many local charities including Montgomery County Emergency Assistance. For more information, visit www.duckrace.com/thewoodlands.

4th of July Splash Day – The Fourth of July Splash Day takes place at the 13 community pools in The Woodlands with free admission and free refreshments from 12 noon – 4 pm. The event is hosted by the Community Associations of The Woodlands Parks and Recreation Department.

The Red, Hot & Blue Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza – The 12th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival will be celebrated on July 4 from 6 pm – 10 pm at Town Green Park and Waterway Square. Music, contests, activities and inflatables highlight the festivities culminating with a 20-minute fireworks show, the second largest in the Greater Houston region. The fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 pm. The Festival is hosted by The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Free Concert at Northshore Park – Country singer Nigel Edison performs a free concert at Northshore Park on July 4 from 7 – 9 pm. Also at Northshore Park, bring your favorite method of transportation (bike, tricycle, scooter or wagon) for the decorating contest and parade. Decorating materials will be provided, or you can bring your own. A parade around the park will give judges time to choose winners! This event is for children 14 years and younger and starts at 5:30 pm just before the concert. The cost is $5 per entry. The event is hosted by the Community Associations of The Woodlands Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, visit www.4thofjuly.org
Source: TWDC

Active, reserve and recently discharged service men and women are invited to the free “Star-Spangled Salute” concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion where The Woodlands Development Company and The Pavilion will provide a special tribute to them.

The “Star-Spangled Salute” will take place on Friday, July 3, 2009, beginning at 8 pm with the gates opening at 6:30 pm. Service men and women will be honored at the beginning of the program. A specially-marked reserved section at The Pavilion will be available for seating for active, reserve and recently discharged service men and women and their families (up to four seats).

Please RSVP to Cindy DuBois, director of marketing at The Pavilion, by Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at CDuBois@woodlandscenter.org. The Woodlands Development Company has sponsored the “Star-Spangled Salute” concert since its inception in 1990. For more information on this Independence Eve event, visit www.woodlandscenter.org.
Source: TWDC

The Woodlands Custom Homes will host an Open House this weekend. Three homes in the Village of Sterling Ridge will be open for viewing. One home in East Shore, the “Garden District” of The Woodlands Town Center, will also be open.

Included is the French Country-style estate at 6 Georgian Row in East Shore, overlooking 200-acre Lake Woodlands. This three-story home features 9,000 square feet of living space, two parlors, elevator, five bedrooms, six full baths with two half baths, complete outdoor living area and a four-car garage. Priced at $2,695,000, this home is open on Sunday, June 28 from 1 – 4 pm.
Source: TWDC

The Woodlands Rotary Club will present its First Annual Oktobertfest on Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27 in Town Green Park along The Woodlands Waterway, adjacent to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. This premier family-oriented two-day event will feature music from several German bands as well as authentic German food. Oktoberfest Bavarian souvenirs will also be for sale in the festival’s craft vendor fair.

For more information on the event, advanced ticket purchases or to download vendor and booth information, visit the Rotary’s Oktoberfest website at www.oktoberfestthewoodla nds.com.
Source: The Woodlands Rotary