Shell Freedom Over Texas seeking volunteers for July 4 celebration

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The City of Houston and Mayor John Whitmire are calling on Houstonians near and far to volunteer at the Gulf Coast's largest July 4 celebration - Shell Freedom Over Texas.

Volunteer assignments include assisting as festival greeters or tending to one of the many booths that make up the festival's infrastructure. 

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In return for your time, volunteers will be treated to world-class entertainment, free parking and event shirts, plus refreshments and a dazzling fireworks display. 

The volunteer shifts are from 2:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. or 6 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. 

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Assignments will be distributed via e-mail from the Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteers must be at least 16-years-old to volunteer unless otherwise approved. 

To sign up, click here.