THE ZINA GARRISON ACADEMY PRESENTS: FREE FUNDAY IN MACGREGOR PARK IN HOUSTON OCTOBER 28TH
Legendary award-winning tennis player, Zina Garrison, will host a community Funday at MacGregor Park on October 28, 2017 from 9am-4pm. Funday In The Park is a way for Houstonians affected by Hurricane Harvey to relax, release and find relief.
“I know how much people in the community surrounding MacGregor Park, Sunnyside and beyond have suffered. I too lost everything during Harvey. It’s been stressful but we are ‘Houston Strong’ and what better way to celebrate than a mega-watt party in the park. We want entire families to come out to this free event and just enjoy. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and we’ll supply the rest.” said, Garrison.
Featured activities for Funday In The Park include:
▪️A kick off with a 5K walk for health and wellness hosted by Olympians, Carl Lewis, and Zina Garrison
▪️Performances by Houston’s own Kiland Band, The Royal Duchess Step Team, and local/national talent
▪️Interactive kid zones
▪️Food Trucks
▪️An exciting slam tennis experience
▪️Rolling art with Houston’s best art cars
▪️TSU Tiger baseball game
▪️Basketball clinics hosted by John Lucas and Clyde Drexler
▪️Social services for Harvey victims provided by healthcare professionals and vendors
A voltage of high energy will fill Macgregor Park as DJ Walter D of Majic 102 DJ provides sounds for every generation to enjoy in addition to the team of Amazing 102.5 keeping the crowd engaged on the main stage which will be hosted by award-winning artist, Bun B and television personality, Miss Mykie. A presentation by Mayor Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila-Jackson Lee will also help commemorate this grand occasion.
The Zina Garrison Tennis and Education Academy is hosting Funday in the Park to celebrate the heritage of MacGregor Park, raise awareness and unite the community through diversity, health, and entertainment. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Zina Garrison Tennis and Education Academy.
