The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will host Holiday for Heroes on Thursday, December 7 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Holiday for Heroes is open to the families of all fire, police, EMS, military and Hoosier Helpers as a “thank you” for their service and dedication to the community and country.
Light refreshments will be served and photos with Santa will be free to families of active and retired military, veterans, fire, police, EMS and Hoosier Helpers. Guests are encouraged to book an appointment online at www.AChristmasStoryComesHome.com.
Stations for writing letters to Santa or color a picture to military troops overseas will be available. Attendees will also be able to decorate kids’ holiday crafts.
To participate in the Holiday for Heroes event, please bring your police, fire, EMS, military or Hoosier Helper ID to the Indiana Welcome Center, which is located at the intersection of I-80/94 and Kennedy Avenue South in Hammond.
“Holiday for Heroes is an event that allows us to give back to the men and women that are making the ultimate sacrifice for our country and for our communities. It is an honor for us to be able to host this special day to show our appreciation and to make their holiday a little brighter,” said David Uran, President/CEO.
The A Christmas Story Comes Home exhibit, which is presented in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, will run through December 30. The exhibit features six animatronic scenes from Warner Bros. holiday Film; A Christmas Story. A bronze statue of Flick, with his tongue permanently “stuck” to a flagpole can also be viewed outside of the Indiana Welcome Center.
For more information on Holiday for Heroes, photos with Santa, the A Christmas Story Comes Home exhibit, or weekend and holiday hours visit www.AChristmasStoryComesHome.com.
About the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority
The South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority, as the official destination marketing organization, leads and supports the visitor industry through the marketing and development of the county from convention, sports, gaming and special interest travel segments, thereby increasing economic impact, creating employment and enhancing the communities’ quality of life.
About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, extends the Studio’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on an award-winning range of toys, fashion, home décor, and publishing inspired by franchises and properties such as DC, Wizarding World, Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera. The division’s successful global themed entertainment business includes groundbreaking experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, promotional partnerships, and themed experiences, WBCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.
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