City of Rockport | Reliant to Discuss "Investment" in Rockport; Sponsorship of Tropical Christmas | November 29, 2018
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WHO: Rockport Mayor Pat Rios and Leanne Schneider, director of community relations for electricity provider Reliant
WHAT: Will test the lights on the community Christmas Tree in anticipation of Rockport’s Tropical Christmas presented by Reliant, which begins at noon on Saturday, December 1, provide an overview of the event, and discuss rebuilding efforts in Rockport
WHEN: Thursday, November 29 at 10 am
WHERE: Rockport’s Compass Rose Park, 811 Hwy 35 N Business across from Little Bay
Electricity provider Reliant is the official sponsor of the City of Rockport’s annual Tropical Christmas event, the first time in the event’s 14-year history that funding has come from an outside source.
Reliant participated in the event last year, hosting an information booth and providing lighted Santa hats. The company has also been involved in the City’s hurricane recovery efforts having underwritten the construction of a new gazebo at Compass Rose Park.
Among the new offerings this year:
- Live entertainment throughout the day (noon – 6pm) the Festival Grounds and downtown Rockport
- Transportation between the Festival Grounds and downtown via the City’s new trolley
- Snow play area for children offering sledding
- Illuminated night parade is now at Rockport Beach Park, which provides greater accessibility and parking
- A concert by the Scott Taylor Band following the fireworks
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