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Houston announces expanded Thanksgiving parade, evening holiday show headlined by Brian McKnight
Summary
Mayor opened the announcement, emphasizing public safety and thanking partners as organizers previewed the H‑E‑B Thanksgiving Day Parade, an evening Reliant‑sponsored holiday show headlined by Brian McKnight, and expanded downtown City Lights programming.
Mayor opened the event by praising city employees and describing the holiday programs as a way to "add energy" to daily life and remind residents "what's important," and said the city could not produce the events "without our partners." The mayor emphasized that "our highest priority during the holiday season is public safety," and introduced event partners and speakers.
Lisa, a representative of H‑E‑B, said the H‑E‑B Thanksgiving Day Parade is a long‑running Houston tradition that "fills our city with holiday spirit" and previewed floats, bands, dance teams and balloons. She announced a 40‑foot H‑E‑Buddy balloon, a 50‑foot golden dragon, and that Houston’s sports mascots — Diesel, Clutch, Toro and Orbit — will serve as 2025 grand marshals for the parade.
Ricardo, a city staff member…
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