Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia and other Houston dignitaries will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the unveiling of an interactive musical exhibit at the Selena Quintanilla Perez Park in Denver Harbor.
The musical exhibit is a gift from Class XL and is the result of the class’s 10-month project to revitalize the park while highlighting the Denver Harbor neighborhood’s unique culture and diversity.
The class raised more than $30,000 and coordinated with vendors and the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department to make their vision a reality.
“As a class of Houston leaders, we wanted to create something that would bring lasting improvement to the community and bring to light the rich cultural diversity we are all so proud of,” said Rima Adil Class XL fellow. “We are excited to have this opportunity to leave our mark on Houston and see the results of months of teamwork and love for our city.”
The instruments selected for the exhibit are meant to embody the cultural music of the predominantly Hispanic Denver Harbor community. Class XL met with community leaders during the planning process to ensure the display reflected their vision.
The unveiling will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Selena Quintanilla Perez Park located on 6402 Market St, Houston, Texas 77020.
The festivities will include appearances by Mayor Sylvester Turner, Commissioner Garcia, State Rep. Ana Hernandez, Judge Victor Trevino, City of Houston Parks and Recreation Director Kenneth Allen and Denver Harbor Civic Association President Anna Gonzalez. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department partnered with Class XL to plan the event.
Residents are invited to join the festivities, which will include family fun, popcorn, cotton candy and a chance to enjoy the musical display.
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