The 2016 Magical Winter Lights continues to light up Houston this holiday season
HOUSTON – June 14, 2016 – People Generation, producing company of Magical Winter Lights, announced today that it has selected Gulf Greyhound Park as the new home for the 2016 Magical Winter Lights. The event will take place from November 2016 through January 2017 including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Gulf Greyhound Park to make Magical Winter Lights a signature holiday event in Houston,” said Yusi An, founder and president of People Generation. “Throughout the venue searching process we were impressed by the team at Gulf Greyhound Park for their professionalism, passion, and respect for our event. We look forward to another great year of Magical Winter Lights at this new venue.”
The Gulf Greyhound Park is located in La Marque, TX, right off state highway 45 south, and approximately 35 minutes from downtown Houston. It has neighboring cities including League City, Clear Lake, Dickinson, Texas City, and about 20 minutes north of Galveston.
“Gulf Greyhound Park is extremely excited to host the Magical Winter Lights Festival at our facility in 2016,” said Sally Briggs, general manager of Gulf Greyhound park. “This impressive attraction will add to an already outstanding lineup of holiday events in our area. We feel very honored that Magical Winter Lights has chosen Gulf Greyhound Park to host their event.”
The Texas-sized parking lot at the Gulf Greyhound Park, which measures about 50 acres, will serve as both the event site and parking lot for Magical Winter Lights. At least 8,000 cars can be parked at the same time. The parking lot also provides quality asphalt surface and an excellent drainage system.
The 2016 Magical Winter Lights will showcase more impressive and creative lantern sets than its inaugural year. It will also increase the size of the dinosaur land, adding more interactive dinosaur rides and learning experience for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.
Tickets for Magical Winter Lights 2016 will go on sale in October. Inquiries for school field trips and group tickets can be sent to [email protected]. To become a sponsor or commercial vendor, email [email protected] .
(Gulf Greyhound Park Bird’s Eye View)
About People Generation
People Generation, a global communications firm, is distinctly positioned to cultivate international experiences. The company utilizes an interpersonal approach to transform international cultures unique to the American audience through large festivals, expos, performances and traditions. It is the 2016 winner of AMA Houston Crystal Award: Special Event Promotion – Public Sector. For more information visit www.peoplegeneration.com.
About the Gulf Greyhound Park
The Gulf Greyhound Park opened November of 1992. The Park has hosted many large events such as: SCCA Houston Region Solo II Divisional Series, SCCA National Tour Event, Precision Racing Organization, Lone Star Porsche, BMW Club, Evolution Drive School, Drift Showoff, Daily Drifter, Daimler Chrysler, BMW North America, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen USA, Lexus, South Bulk Carriers, Rustin Transportation, and the Shrine Circus making it the perfect venue for an event like Magical Winter Lights.