The Houston Astros are set to host a 2 day Patriotic Street Fest and Military Parade on Wednesday, July 3rd and Thursday, July 4th following the July 3rd and July 4th Astros vs. Rays independence day game at 7 p.m. The street fest will feature the Budweiser Build-A-Bar, a picnic fare, live music, games, water sports and a Ms. Independence day pageant.
The Houston Astros are also calling out all military personnel to take part a special pregame ceremony on Thursday, July 4th. All military participants must be in uniform to line up at the Minute Maid Park right field gate no later than 12:00 p.m. Each person will be escorted to the baseball field to line the 1st and 3rd base paths for a 20 gun salute and singing of the national anthem followed by a patriotic themed post game fireworks show to close out the evening.
The festival will be held on July 3rd and 4th along Crawford St. from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the parade will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Minute Maid Park cross streets. Arne’s Texas Size Party Store will give away 10,000 mini US flag to festival and parade attendees on both days.
For more information please visit: https://mlb.mlb.com/hou/ticketing/independence.jsp?partnerId=ed-7256532-572218703
