College Station Noon Lions Club, the cities of Bryan and College Station, and the George H.W. Bush Library and Museum are planning a big Independence Day event for the Brazos Valley.
The 61st Annual I LoveCelebration will be at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater on Saturday, July 3, and will include 10 hours of family fun, food, a movie, and a laser light show.
“College Station Noon Lions started the Independence Day celebration in 1960, attracting some 200 to the former A&M Consolidated High School stadium,” says I Love America Committee Chair Amy Raines. “This annual event has been held at seven different locations over six decades. More than 10,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event.”
From 8 am to noon, the Salvation Army will be accepting donations at the Bob and Wanda Meyer Senior and Community Center, 2275 Dartmouth Street in College Station.
Festivities at Wolf Pen Creek in College Station begin at 2 pm. Free parking is available at Post Oak Mall. Events include:
- Free eye screening for children at the Lions KidSight trailer
- Free watermelon
- Free nonprofit booths
- Free kids’ zone games and art at Wolf Pen Creek Plaza
- Free static displays
- Free live music
- Free movie
- Free laser light show
- Food trucks
- Vendor booths
At 7 p.m., the family movie “Miracle” will be shown. At 9:30 p.m., “Dazzling Drama,” a patriotic laser light show will entertain all ages.
“We welcome volunteers, adults and kids,” said College Station Noon Lions President Mary Walker. “Two-hour shifts to help with games and activities are available. “
Persons interested in helping or with connections to a group that might wish to participate in this celebration should contact Walker at mary@marywalker.com.
