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Pavilion holds Annual Star-Spangled Salute with Houston Symphony

By Jennifer Bruse | July 4, 2022

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion kicked off America’s birthday celebration with a host of patriotic favorites under the stars. On Sunday, July 3, the Houston Symphony performed on the Main Stage for the Annual Star-Spangled Salute presented by The Howard Hughes Corporation. The free Independence Eve spectacular has been a tradition at The Pavilion for over 30 seasons.

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The symphony performed a variety of Americana favorites led by conductor Steven Reineke and featured vocalist Darryl Jovan Williams.

Pre-concert activities began at 6:30 p.m. in the North and South Plazas and featured photo opportunities with patriotic characters, a special art project, The Pavilion Partners Instrument Petting Zoo and sponsor activations. Pre-show entertainment in front of the Main Stage was provided by The Woodlands Show Chorus, an award winning women’s auditioned a cappella chorus comprised of nearly 80 singers.

For more information about The Pavilion, visit their website at www.woodlandscenter.org.

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 Pavilion is a catalyst for attracting new audiences to the performing arts and building strong ties between the arts and educational institutions. Learn more at www.woodlandscenter.org.