From the Inbox: Astrodome's Free 50th Birthday Party and Tours

Harris County Judge Emmett, Preservation Houston and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are sponsoring a special 50th birthday party for Harris County's "Eighth Wonder of the World," offering a free celebrationof music, food, drinks and souvenirs while supplies last, followed by a rare opportunity for the public to go inside the historic Astrodome for a quick photo with friends and family.

Organizers expect several thousand guests to celebrate Harris County's most iconic and recognizable building. Guests may park free of charge starting at 5:30 p.m. in NRG Park's red lot, just northwest of the Astrodome
and north of NRG Stadium.

Here's the details:

JUDGE EMMETT, PRESERVATION GROUPS TEAM UP
FOR ASTRODOME'S 50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Public Invited to Free Party Featuring Dome Visit,
Food, Entertainment, Cake and Souvenirs

WHO:
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett
Harris County Sports & Convention Corp. Chair Edgar Colon
Various City and County Officials
Eighth Wonder Brewery
Monster Jam Truck OUTLAW and driver Michael Harper
Monster Energy AMA Supercross Motorcycle Riders

WHAT:
Astrodome's Free 50th Birthday Party and Tours

WHEN:
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 9, 2015

WHERE:
Carruth Plaza (northwest corner of Astrodome)
NRG Park
8400 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77054