Celebrate America at The Pavilion’s Community Favorite Star-Spangled Salute Sponsored by ExxonMobil July 3

07/01/2024

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – Kick off America’s birthday celebration with a host of patriotic favorites under the stars! Join us for Star-Spangled Salute as the Houston Symphony takes the Main Stage, Wednesday, July 3 at 8 p.m. Sponsored by ExxonMobil, this free Independence Eve spectacular has been a tradition at The Pavilion for over 30 seasons. Tickets are not required for this event and gates open at 6:30 p.m. with a plethora of pre-show activities.

The symphony will perform a variety of Americana favorites led by conductor Jason Seber who is known for his inviting and engaging approach to music both on and off the podium. The evening will also feature tenor Rafael Moras, a rising operatic star whose voice, stage presence and ability to speak off-the-cuff and passionately connected and captivated audiences around the world.

Pre-concert activities begin at 6:30 p.m. in the North and South Plazas and will feature an incredible ExxonMobil photo opportunity, souvenir giveaways, visits with patriotic characters, a special art project, The Pavilion Partners Instrument Petting Zoo and sponsor activations.

The Woodlands Show Chorus, an award-winning a cappella chorus comprised of approximately fifty women of all ages from The Woodlands and surrounding communities, will provide pre-show entertainment in front of the Main Stage at 7 p.m. The Woodlands Show Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International and strives for musical excellence through education, competition and community involvement.

Guests are welcome to bring a picnic from home or their favorite restaurant to enjoy in their seat or on the hill. Keep in mind that beverages cannot be brought into The Pavilion and picnics must also comply with The Pavilion’s bag size restriction and/or be in original packaging.

Families are also encouraged to enhance their performing arts experience with Mini Pavilion Maestros, a free and exciting program that makes the arts both fun and accessible for kids of all ages. By signing up for Mini Pavilion Maestros, children will receive: a special membership lanyard and badge, free reserved seating at all performing arts events, early entry for select shows, a free ticket to Children’s Festival and other great perks throughout the season. Families can register their children at any of The Pavilion’s performing arts events this season at a special booth located in the North Plaza or online at www.woodlandscenter.org/mini-maestros.

Stage Lighters is an exclusive arts membership that provides access to the best of what The Pavilion's arts programs have to offer, while also helping make the arts accessible to all. In appreciation of an annual gift, Stage Lighters will receive special benefits that enhance the arts experience including reserved seating, access to the Woodforest Bank Club and reserved Gold Lot parking during arts events, special invitations to member-exclusive arts events throughout the season, Pavilion swag and more. For more information on the Stage Lighters program, please visit www.woodlandscenter.org/stage-lighters.

If you would like more information about The Pavilion, please visit our website at www.woodlandscenter.org. Look for The Pavilion on Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram, or download The Pavilion’s iOS or Android app.

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Opened in 1990, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is part of The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides diverse, high-quality performing arts events for the entertainment and enrichment of a broad regional audience. Through numerous educational and community outreach programs, The Center is a catalyst for attracting new audiences to the performing arts and building strong ties between the arts and educational institutions.