http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/Rockets_LiftOff_2003-87632-34.html Friday, !0/24 First Official Viewing Party of the 2003-04 Season Jillians 7620 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77002 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m Monday, 10/27 Lunch with the Rockets Power Dancers Rockets fans are invited to come out and meet the new 2003-04 Rockets Power Dancers during an exclusive lunchtime appearance at The Park Shops in downtown Houston. Fans will have an opportunity to meet the new squad members and have a complimentary photo taken at this special appearance. Wednesday, 10/29 Houston Rockets Downtown Fast Break Rockets fans can participate in a “Pub Crawl” to various restaurants, bars and nightspots in downtown Houston. Rockets entertainers and staff will be on hand to serve up entertainment and surprises. Thursday, 10/30 Rockets BIG Lift-Off Street Party The Rockets will host an official street party prior to tipoff of the season opener against the Nuggets. Festivities start at 4:00 p.m. on Polk St. and continue until game time. Fans can enjoy the red carpet treatment with a variety of bands appearing on the Budweiser stage, a tour through the NBA Jam Van that will be making a special stop in Houston, check out a giant Rockets jersey, watch a special daytime pyrotechnic show and see a life-size version of Yao Ming being sculpted entirely out of ice right before their eyes. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Anyone going to any of these events?
