On Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, Labor Day Weekend, Beaumont will host an explosive celebration in honor of the hardworking men and women of America. The earth will tremble, people will cheer and the Lucas Gusher will blow once again. At the Spindletop/Gladys City Boomtown Museum, the Replica Lucas Gusher will roar hundreds of feet into the sky at 2:30 p.m. and again at 4 p.m. The museum will also have before and after Rita photo displays and a continuous showing of the Spindletop video.
The Gulf Coast Living History Association will have a Civil War Encampment including regular and silent drills with a Civil War era cannon on display at the Spindletop/Gladys City Boomtown Museum. The museum in a part of Lamar University's Divsion of Continuing and Distance Education.
"The gusher is a truly impressive sight for the whole family to experience, and the re-enactors will add excitement to the day's celebration," said Christy Marino, director of the Spindletop Museum.
In celebration of the American worker, Capital One Bank is sponsoring FREE shuttle service for visitors and residents alike. The shuttle will travel between Downtown Beaumont's Historic Museum District, Beaumont hotels and the Spindletop Museum from noon until 5 p.m.
Beaumont's Historic Museum and Entertainment District is booming! New brick sidewalks and lamp posts add charm to the already classic appeal of Beaumont's downtown. New restaurants and shops like Nell's Place, Crockett Street, Market on Orleans and Suga's Deep South Cuisine along with Beaumont's multitude of museums all offer a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Visit museums like the Fire Museum of Texas-home of the original largest fire hydrant and the Texas Energy Museum where interactive exhibits and cinematic robots tell the interesting heritage of
the oil industry and Beaumont's prominent oil tycoons.
Continue the celebration Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006, at the 4th Annual Labor Day Music Festival hosted by Ford Park. Tracy Byrd, Mark Chesnutt and Zona Jones will all perform at the 2006 Labor Day Music Festival. This event will provide fun and entertainment for the entire family. Along with enjoying hometown country music, Ford Park will also feature traveling exhibits and games, including the "Warriors in Pink" Fusion NASCAR and Ford Adventure Zone. Plus the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans are also assisting the Southeast Texas Ford Dealers with the Cowboys and Texans Experience for kids. The Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame Trailer will be on the Ford Midway, and a special appearance by the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders is also courtesy of the Southeast Texas Ford Dealers. There will also be an Open House at Ford Arena where the public can tour areas usually off-limits to guests. For more information call (409) 951-5400 or visit the website at www.fordparktx.com.
Beaumont welcomes visitors this Labor Day Weekend to take advantage of the last weekend of the Beaumont Summer Blast of Family Fun. Don't miss the festivities happening in Beaumont this September! Visit the website at www.beaumontcvb.com or call (409) 880-3749 for more information.
