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[mkpont]

 
The city of Sugar Land has choosen my 1942 Chevy truck to bring Mr and Mrs Santa in to Sugar Land for the tree lighting.

 See below for more info.
 
Christmas Tree Lighting

Lighting the Christmas tree.Thursday, December 3, 2009
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sugar Land Town Square

Always a magical evening drawing thousands, our 7th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event will have holiday themed activities for the whole family, including Santa’s grand entrance into Sugar Land Town Square. Mayor James Thompson will be on hand as part of the celebration, as will local businesses and retailers who will be participating in activity & food booths. Holiday performances and entertainers will highlight the evening as the audience awaits the lighting of the City’s
40-foot tree for the 7th year in a row.
 
Main Stage Performances & Entertainment

In continuing with the City’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, we will also be recognizing the Fort Bend ISD who is also celebrating their 50th Anniversary. Main stage performances will include schools such as: Commonwealth Elementary, Kempner High, Stephen F. Austin High and Fort Bend Baptist Academy.

Additionally there will be performances by: Sugar Land Super Star Winner Nathaniel De Jesus, Sugar Land Express Singers and various local groups. 

Other entertainment enhancing the evening will include stilt walkers and festive walk around characters such as snowmen and juggling elves.
Activity & Refreshment Booths

Local retailers will offer children’s activities, which include face painting, free holiday photos with Santa, make-up sessions for young girls, bean bag tosses and much more. There will also be a booth selling commemorative 50th anniversary t-shirts. A variety of restaurants and organizations will also be providing delicious refreshments throughout the evening.
Parking

A free shuttle service will run from Mercer Stadium (16403 Lexington Blvd.) to the Town Square from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Parking will also be available in the Texas and Lone Star garages located in Town Square.
More Information

Please call the City of Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department on 281.275.2885

Hope some of You'll can ride over tonight. It should be a good night to ride.

Mike Kern

[Lucky]

Congrats on your truck being chosen for that honor...unfortunately we won't be able to come see it.  Have fun and stay as warm as possible.

[xcaliber]

cool, if they wait till tomorrow you might be able to pull their sleigh thru the snow we may get!

[Gumbo]

I've also chosen your truck to sit in my garage    Nice ride 

[nomercyambulance]

Mike's truck is great but he has a great looking Carson Top Beetle and a
67 Temest vert. as well. Sweet toy box!

Hey Mike, Sorry I couldn't make the lighting. How did it go?

[mkpont]

It was a big success, Lots of people and lots of fun.
I'm glad the weather held off for one day.

[nomercyambulance]

Do you have any pictures?

[mkpont]

Guys, a picture of me and my truck bringing in Santa to the Christmas lighting is in todays Fort Bend / Southwest Star. www.fortbendstar.com/121609/n_minutemaid.htm

[j1mmyj4m]

Very cool.   

[Gumbo]

Nice 

[Lucky]

Minute Maid is such an appropriate sponsor to have on your orange truck....very very nice Mike