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Chevy's Freedom Over Texas With Fireworks Presented By Shell Features An Explosive Performance By Los Lonely Boys on July 4th


May 2006
 Filed under: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATE Car News | GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATE Headlines

Star-Spangled Fourth of July Weekend in Houston Boasts One of the Largest Fireworks Shows in the Nation and a Schedule Filled with Family Activities

HOUSTON, TX (2006-05-12) – With unbeatable entertainment, a dynamic outdoor festival, and the nation’s largest land-based fireworks show, there’s no better place to celebrate America’s Birthday than in Houston. The highlight of the festivities is the 2006 Chevy’s Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks Presented by Shell Tuesday, July 4th, featuring a concert with rock ’n’ roll Grammy winners Los Lonely Boys. The concert will be followed by the largest land-based fireworks show in the nation, produced by the world-renowned fireworks artists from Pyro Spectaculars by Souza. Both the concert and the fireworks will be televised live statewide from Eleanor Tinsley Park.
Los Lonely Boys, a trio of native Texas brothers Jojo, Ringo and Henry, started their musical careers playing backup for their father’s band. The group skyrocketed to the top of the charts in 2004 with their Grammy-winning debut CD, Los Lonely Boys, featuring hits such as “Heaven” and “More Than Love.” A much-anticipated second album will be released immediately following the group’s Independence Day performance, so audiences are sure to get a preview in Houston on July 4 th.

Following the concert at approximately 9:30 p.m., attention will turn skyward for an extraordinary fireworks display. Perfectly set to a selection of America’s favorite tunes, from patriotic songs to rock ‘n’ roll hits to classic standards, this year’s show is the city’s largest to date.

“ Houston invites all of Texas to celebrate America's birthday with us," said Mayor Bill White. "Thanks to Chevy's partnership, the city is able to bring in an unbeatable headliner and host of other entertainment, and Shell has joined us this year to underwrite a breathtaking show of fireworks, making Houston the best place to be for the Fourth of July.”

The action for Chevy’s Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks Presented by Shell will begin at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4 th. All weekend long, however, the Bayou City will keep Houstonians and guests in a festive mood with such events as the Essence Music Festival, held July 1-3 at Reliant Center, a rousing Astros vs Cubs baseball series, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s critically acclaimed exhibit, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend, which showcases the handiwork of a secluded Alabama community for its true value as American art. Hotels downtown and citywide will band together to host guests from across the country.

“For 75 years in Texas, Chevrolet, Texas Chevy dealers and their families have celebrated America through music, our nation’s favorite pastimes and traditions,” said Jay Allen, Chevrolet Regional Marketing Director. “Baseball, fireworks and Chevrolet have all become a part of American culture, and we are honored and excited to be a part, for the third year in a row, of the event that commemorates our nation’s birthday.”

The City of Houston’s Official Fourth of July celebration also will feature a prime selection of local musical talent. Four different stages will keep toes tapping with the diverse musical sounds of today’s America, including pop, Latino, country western and classic rock. The Cingular Viva Stage will host an onsite text message contest to win backstage passes to meet Los Lonely Boys before the concert.

Also on the event grounds, visitors can peruse memorabilia from some of today’s hottest music stars in the Chevy All Access Music Tour traveling museum and get up close and personal with favorite NASCAR vehicles. Guests also will have the opportunity to meet Ben Franklin and receive a copy of the Declaration of Independence, and to visit displays from the Military Museum of Texas. Children will stay entertained with rides and games in the All American Kids Zone. Throughout the afternoon, festival-goers will explore Chevy’s Liberty Park, which will showcase displays of military artifacts and vehicles including tanks and apache helicopters.

Festival goers can set up home base at the Budweiser Beer Garden, which will offer a wide selection of beverages with a prime view of the Bud Light Texas Volleyball Championship match. A men’s and women’s statewide championship tournament will be played prior to the concert and fireworks. Preliminary tournaments will be held in Houston, Galveston, San Antonio and Dallas.

"Shell is proud to help light up the skies with a magnificent fireworks show to help celebrate America’s birthday," said John Hofmeister, President, Shell Oil Company. "We’ve called Houston home for many decades and it’s important to us to support the communities where our employees live and work."

Chevy’s Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks Presented by Shell will be simulcast on KTRK-TV (ABC), Ch.13 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th, and will be syndicated statewide on KTVT-TV (CBS) in Dallas, KEYE-TV (CBS) in Austin, KSAT-TV (ABC) in San Antonio, KXTS-TV (CBS) in Victoria, KXVA-TV (FOX) in Abilene, KIDY-TV (FOX) in San Angelo, and KGBT-TV (CBS) in Harlingen. In addition, a Clear Channel radio station (to be announced) will simulcast the music medley specially choreographed for the fireworks spectacular.

Admission for the festival, which benefits the Central Houston Civic Improvement, Inc., is $6.00 at the gate for adults; children 10 and under are free.

Chevy’s Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks Presented by Shell sponsors include: Title sponsor Chevrolet; Fireworks sponsor Shell; Clear Channel Radio-Houston (Classic Rock 93.7, The Arrow/KKRW-FM, Mega 101, 94.5 The Buzz/KTBZ-FM, Mix 96.5/KHMX-FM, Sunny 99.1/KODA, 740/KTRH-AM, ESPN 790-AM, Talk Radio 950 AM/KRPC); Budweiser, Cingular and Doubletree Hotel Houston Downtown.

Chevrolet is a division of General Motors Corp. General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world’s largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 75 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 327,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries . In 2005, 9.17 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. GM operates one of the world’s leading finance companies, GMAC Financial Services, which offers automotive, residential and commercial financing and insurance. GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.

For more information, call 713.247.3500 or visit the Chevy’s Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks Presented by Shell website at www.chevysfreedomovertexas.com or www.houstonspecialevents.org
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Source: Chevrolet

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