Celebrating Apollo's 50th Anniversary

Join the City of Nassau Bay as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 mission! Due to the City's proximity to NASA Johnson Space Center, the City of Nassau Bay sustained rapid development during the Apollo era to house astronauts, NASA employees, contractors and their families. We are proud to celebrate the City's contribution to human space flight in the past and into the future. The City of Nassau Bay and the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake are partnering for a two-day celebration to commemorate this historic anniversary of the July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 lunar landing. Visit us at www.nassaubay.com/Apollo for the full details.

Saturday, July 20th – Cocktail Reception: Join us at the Hilton Hotel (3000 E NASA Pkwy) for a private cocktail reception – break out your 60's era attire as this event pays homage to the Apollo era. The evening includes 60's music by The Crossroad Refugees, a hors d'oeuvres buffet, cash bar, recognition of Apollo members, a cigar rolling demostration, the International Space Station lunar landing video, fireworks, and desserts and dancing to end the evening. For tickets, email Melinda.Mintz@Hilton.com or call 832-864-0100.

Sunday, July 21st – Movie in the Park: Nassau Bay will host a special Movie in the Park screening of the Apollo 11 documentary. This family friendly event includes something for everyone – food trucks, space exhibits, kid-friendly activities, face painting, complimentary moon pies, and of course, a free showing of the Apollo 11 film! Bring the whole family to Howard Ward Park (18300 Upper Bay Rd). Don't forget to bring your own chair or blanket. Festivities kick off at 8:00pm, with the film screening to start at approximately 8:30pm.