Armbands for carnival rides at this year’s Houston fireworks show are on sale.
Purchasers are able to pre-buy them for $13 for the day they plan to attend. Southern Fun Carnival will operate a midway June 25-27. Armbands are on sale at Romines Motor Co. Inc. in Houston. The price on the grounds is $20.
The Animal Shelter of Texas County is hosting the show at the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce Fairgrounds on North U.S. 63.
The event begins at 6 p.m. with the opening of the Southern Fun Carnival.
The Marshall Law Band will begin playing at 6 p.m., followed by a prayer, the pledge of allegiance and the national anthem at 7. An Air Evac flyover is scheduled for 7:10, and a parachute drop to present the flag is 5 minutes later.
Kenny Presley and Band will perform a free concert – “Tribute to Elvis Presley” – from 7:35-9:35, leading up to the fireworks show.
There is a $5 parking charge, and each vehicle receives two coupons for soft drinks, courtesy of Pepsi. Food, T-shirts and other souvenirs will be available on the grounds.