Thank you for registering for this year’s Family Holiday Reception on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. After the reception, you are also invited to attend our annual Merry & Bright Night festivities – part of our Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint. This year’s Merry & Bright Night will feature a variety of entertainment for children including a balloon artist, face painters, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Please see below for additional event details.

If your plans have changed and you can no longer attend, please let us know by emailing kduran@bushcenter.org as soon as possible.

Event Location

George W. Bush Institute
6100 Bush Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75205
Note – Please arrive at the Bush Institute entrance on Bush Avenue.

Schedule of Events

5:00 p.m.	Doors open for Family Holiday Reception
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.	Donor Family Holiday Reception
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.	Merry & Bright Night Note: The Bush Museum permanent exhibit in The Boeing Company Exhibition Gallery and special exhibit in The Bradford M. Freeman Exhibition Gallery will be open.
7:30 p.m.	Merry & Bright Night concludes Exhibits and Museum Store close

Valet Parking

Complimentary valet parking will be available in front of the Bush Institute on Bush Avenue. For those that plan to attend the Merry & Bright festivities in the museum, your vehicle will be brought to the Bush Museum entrance on SMU Boulevard upon departure.

Check-In

Check-in for registered guests will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will take place at the entrance of the Bush Institute. To ensure time for your photo opportunity, please arrive no later than 5:30 p.m.

Attire

Holiday Attire

Jacket and tie suggested for men
Slacks or dress suggested for women

If you have any questions or need to alter your registration, please do not hesitate to contact Kimberlea Duran at kduran@bushcenter.org or 214.200.4339. We look forward to seeing you soon!

About the George W. Bush Presidential Center

Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration.

2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205

T. 214-200-4300 | E. info@bushcenter.org