Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular

The Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular, headlined by American Idol star and Grammy nominee, Jordin Sparks, includes live music, dance performances, the lighting of the holiday tree, and a fireworks show.

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Reliant will kick off the holidays with one of Houston’s favorite family events of the season: Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular. This annual FREE event will return on Saturday, December 2nd, 6 – 8 p.m. in Hermann Square at City Hall and will feature live music, dance performances, the lighting of the holiday tree, and other festive activities for all ages.   

American Idol star and Grammy nominee, Jordin Sparks, will headline the event featuring hit songs from her certified platinum self-titled album, featuring “No Air” and “Tattoo.” Sparks rose to fame in 2007 after winning the sixth season of American Idol at age 17, becoming the youngest winner in the series' history. She made her Broadway debut starring in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway smash, In the Heights, and made her film debut playing the lead role in the film Sparkle, opposite the legendary Whitney Houston. Jordin's positive body image, message, and success have impacted people worldwide. She was recently profiled by CNN Heroes and Dress for Success for her charity work and served as in-stadium host at the Super Bowl LVII.  This month, Sparks was nominated for a GMA DOVE Award for her number one single, “King & Country.” 

The holiday variety show will also include performances by Mariachi Prodigy – Eduardo Trevino, Houston Children’s Chorus, Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts theatre department, Dance of Asian America, Theatre Under the Stars, Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus, and Ernest Walker and the Official Holiday Band.  The event finale will feature the lighting of the tree and the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah majestically orchestrated and timed with the fireworks. Reliant will distribute free blinking Santa hats to all attendees, while supplies last. The Gingerbread Village, sponsored by Raising Cane’s, will have complimentary samples as well as seasonal food and beverages for sale. Thanks to the support of HCA Houston Healthcare, Santa will be on-site for free photos.

As part of the Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular, ABC13 and Disney are encouraging everyone to bring joy and comfort to children and families by donating to Houston Food Bank and Toys for Tots. For details, visit abc13.com or the ABC13 news app.

SPONSORS: Title Sponsor: Reliant; Event Sponsors: Cigna, HCA Houston Healthcare, Downtown District, Raising Cane’s, Houston Chronicle, and Houston Public Library Foundation; Beneficiary: Houston Civic Events, Inc.; Producer: City of Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events; Television Partner: ABC13.