City invites public for complimentary refreshments, live music

(Seguin) — This Friday marks the return of the popular Moonlight and Roses event. However, instead of enjoying the night at the Memorial Rose Garden at Walnut Springs Park, organizers have decided to relocate the event due to the chance of rain.

Among those making the decision for a change in location was Blaire Friar, the director of Seguin Main Street and the Seguin Visitors Bureau.

“We have changed the venue due to the possibility of rain and thunderstorms on Friday. So, we will now be holding the event at St. James Catholic Church at their parish hall. It’s at 510 South Camp Street. Very grateful that they were willing to work with us and allow us to use their space. We’ll be moving everything in there and all will go on as planned,” said Friar.

Despite the change in venue, Friar says attendees can still expect the same fun atmosphere, complete with live music, awards and complimentary refreshments.”

“We will have the traditional Moonlight and Roses entertainment and complimentary desserts and wine from 7 to 9 o’clock on Friday evening. That is when we’ll be presenting the annual Downtown Awards and Community Arts Awards. We have some wonderful local partners we’ll be recognizing. And we have Choo-Cha Booch, a local jazz band coming to perform for us. So, it should be a good time,” said Friar.

Guests who purchased tickets in advance will also be treated to a pre-event dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a meal by Burnt Bean Co.

Friar says the annual event is made possible thanks to strong community partnerships who continue to support the event year after year.

“We have been working really closely with Crowne Event Rentals. They have donated their time and expertise to make a beautiful space for the evening. We have free desserts from Lolo’s Place. We have complimentary wine from Blue Lotus Winery. We’ll have some beer samples from Seguin Brewing Company. So, we’ve really put together an event that we think is going to be really fun for the community,” said Friar.

Again, Friar says even though the location has changed, everything that makes the night relaxing and enjoyable will be the same.

“This is something we do for the community. We want to bring people out, give them a nice evening out, a little date, if you will. You can bring a picnic with you if you would like to. There will be seats and tables and places you can make yourself at home. So yeah, we encourage everyone to come out, enjoy some live music. All of it, this portion is free. The live music, the drinks, the desserts, those are complimentary for the community. So, we really want people to come out and gather and just enjoy a nice evening,” said Friar.

The free event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church Parish Hall. Dinner for ticket holders gets underway at 6 p.m. Proceeds from Moonlight & Roses help to support downtown revitalization efforts plus beautification and improvement projects throughout the district.