Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the center of downtown Houston, unveiled its newest attraction for visitors during the virtual Gala on the Green: The H-E-B Celebration Zone.

The H-E-B Celebration Zone features custom lighting, picnic tables and benches. It is located on the Sarofim Lawn, near the newly redesigned John P. McGovern park. Families can reserve the space to host outdoor celebrations such as birthday parties, graduations, baby showers or any of life’s special events. The rental fee is $150 for three hours and can be made by visiting www.discoverygreen.com/celebrationzone on June 1.

The zone was unveiled to the public during the virtual Gala on the Green with the help of H-E-Buddy and the H-E-B public affairs manager Lacey Dalcour Salas.

“H-E-B’s commitment is simple: To make the lives of Texans better. We’re a family business with a passion to give back to the communities we serve,” Dalcour Salas said. “Discovery Green embodies that same mission by creating a beautiful green space in the heart of the city. H-E-B is pleased to add this new amenity dedicated to celebrating meaningful milestones in a unique outdoor environment.”

The virtual Gala on the Green, sponsored by H-E-B premiered publicly on March 18 and featured not only the unveiling of the H-E-B Celebration Zone, but also a tribute to those who lost their lives to Covid-19, several vibrant dance performances and a one-of-a-kind finale. It can be viewed on the Discovery Green YouTube channel.

A total of nearly $600,000 was raised during the gala. The money raised will support the conservancy’s mission to guide and operate the 12-acre park in the center of downtown that serves as a village green for Houston, a source of health and happiness and a window into the diversity of arts and traditions that enrich life in Houston.

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ABOUT H-E-B

H-E-B, with sales of $31 billion, operates more than 400 stores in Texas and Mexico. For more than 115 years, H-E-B has been known for its innovation and community service. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience and lowest prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs over 135,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit HEB.com and HEB.com/Newsroom.

ABOUT DISCOVERY GREEN

Discovery Green is a highly acclaimed 12-acre park created by a public-private partnership between the City of Houston and the nonprofit Discovery Green Conservancy in downtown Houston, Texas. Since opening in April 2008, the park has welcomed more than 15 million visitors. Discovery Green features sprawling lawns, a one-acre lake, an interactive fountain, a playground, public art installations, gardens and an allée of century-old live oaks. The Discovery Green Conservancy works with hundreds of programming partners to present artistic, musical, educational, family-friendly and health-focused events each year, most of which are presented free to the public. The park also features two on-site restaurants, the award-winning destination restaurant The Grove and the fast-casual The Lake House, providing visitors with an array of dining options. As a nonprofit organization, the Conservancy raises all the funds needed for the programming that Houstonians enjoy. For more information, please visit www.discoverygreen.com. Arts programming is made possible in part by the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance.