iFest Happenings
There's a lot happening at festival time. Kick-off the festival at Opening Ceremony. Sneak a peek at this year's entertainment at the Free Friday concerts. Meet and mingle at the The Mayor's Gala or bid on wonderful one of a kind trips. There's a lot to see and do!
Free iFest Preview with Free Lunchtime Concert
Friday, April 16, 2010
11:00am - 2:00pm
Center Stage at City Hall Reflection Pond
Fun international food booths and performance from favorite local bands. Free admission.
iFest Opening Ceremony Friday, April 16, 2010 11:00am - 11:30am
Center Stage at City Hall
Official opening of the 2010 Festival, spotlighting the Caribbean. Event opens with the Sister Cities International Children's Parade followed by spectacular performances. Mayor of Houston, city officials and dignitaries from the Caribbean will attend. Special guests from the Houston media community will serve as emcees to provide an overview of the festival highlights and welcome dignitaries from the honored country. Houston International Festival: The Mayor's Gala
Tropical Treasures: The Caribbean and Beyond
Thursday, April 15, 2010
6:30pm - Underwriter's Reception
7:30pm - Dinner, Performances
Omni Houston Hotel
Danielle Ellis, Chair
Holly Montablano and Alison Ayres Bell, Co-Chairs
This idyllic and colorful celebration of the islands will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the Houston Omni Hotel. The 2010 Mayor’s Gala will take on a whole new sparkle with a new venue (think poolside)….new attire (island elegant)… and a new mayor and city administration!
Enjoy a VIP reception with the mayor and international dignitaries, stunning entertainment, and help support the Festival’s award winning educational initiative…the cornerstone of which is the Teacher’s Curriculum Guide reaching 900,000 students at 1,471 campuses in seven Texas counties.
