BRUNCH ON THE BAYOU Brunch on the Bayou was the unique fall ribbon cutting event celebrating the opening of Buffalo Bayou Park’s Jackson Hill and Carruth Bridges. Hundreds of Saturday morning joggers and bikers stopped by for tasty treats and libations courtesy of Kroger and other eateries.
Kids Day The beautiful October weather was a perfect fall backdrop for the seventh annual KBR Kids Day, Wild on Buffalo Bayou! This free family festival brought thousands to downtown’s Sabine Promenade. Over 20 non-profit organizations offered interactive environmental and art displays as well as hands-on activities. Adding to the fun were many local performers showing their dance moves. The birds of prey shows rounded out the WILD day. 14
Blanket Bingo
UnSilent Night
Downtown neighbors and friends grabbed their blankets and lawn chairs and headed to Market Square Park for Blanket Bingo, an inaugural series sponsored by the Downtown Management District, with proceeds benefiting BBP.
Partnering with the University of Houston Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, BBP brightened up the holidays by hosting Unsilent Night, an interactive music parade that is guaranteed to be an annual event.
Celebrating the Jackson Hill Bridge opening l to r Joe Turner (Houston Parks & Recreation Department Director), Brady Carruth (BBP Chair Emeritus), Sis Johnson (BBP Chair), Council Member Ellen Cohen, Kevin Shanley (SWA Group President), Anne Olson (BBP President), Jason Millis (Millis Development and Construction President), and Council Member Stephen Costello