2025 Winter Explosion Sponsors
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2024 HHPride Thank You from the Hitters
The inaugural Winter Explosion event is “A Celebration of Self Expression) being held January 17-19, 2025, in Houston, Texas. This initiative is the first of its kind in Houton, Texas to debunk the STIGMA behind Mental Health and Healthcare in the LGBTQIA Community. Over the weekend there will be a Mr. Heavy Hitters Pride pageant to celebrate the Man of Size pageantry competitor, Winter Explosion Ball that Empowers Self Expression with a layered mental health and healthcare message, A one day Stigma Stomp HTX Summit with topics ranging from Mental Health, Holistic Health, Prevention & Treatment Strategies, and ending the weekend with the Largest Plus Sized Heavy Diva Show in the Country.
Heavy Hitters Pride which is located in Houston, Texas celebrates its 10th year and 9th Pride which creates Allowing & Empowering safe non judging spaces for The Urban Man of Size. We invite you along for the amazing journey and MOVEMENT! Heavy Hitters Pride uses its primary mission of inclusion and positive representation for the Urban Man of Size, Admirer and Ally, to gather hundreds of individuals annually in the South West region of the United States. These events attract individuals to celebrate and remember the significance of PRIDE and the importance of continuing the work. Heavy Hitters Pride is a unique 4-day celebration that includes local, regional partners, sponsors and supporters.
TRAVEL & LODGING DETAILS
Welcome to the Heavy Hitters Pride Travel & Lodging Resource Center!
We are extremely pleased to welcome The Hilton Hotel Westchase as the official hotel of the Heavy Hitters Pride weekend.
The Hilton Houston Westchase is officially offering Pride discounts from our friends at the Hilton Houston Westchase. This year’s Hotel Rate is $94.00 + tax. (FREE PARKING)
CLICK HERE to reserve your Hilton Westchase Heavy Hitters Pride Room!
Be sure to use Group Name: HEAVY HITTERS PRIDE at check-out!
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2023 Host Hotel
Celebrate The 8th Annual Heavy Hitters Pride and stay at our official host hotel, the beautiful Hilton Houston Westchase.
Click here for airline revervations:
1. George W. Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is located 24 miles north of the Medical Center;
2. William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), a smaller airport, is 10 miles southeast of the Medical Center;
Houston Airports
To bring air service to Houston's population of more than 6 million, the Houston Airport System has three facilities.
CLICK HERE FOR AIRLINE RESERVATIONS:
1. With AirportShuttles.com you can make reservations with local shuttle providers such as SuperShuttle, Carmel Car and Limo, GO! Airport Shuttle and more. You can book online for share ride vans and private vans plus private limousines, executive sedans and limos;
2. DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Houston Intercontinental Airport
Exit Bush Intercontinental Airport on Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Tollway) and head west. There will be three tolls of $1.50 each. Exit Westheimer Road and go east. The hotel will be .5 miles on the right, at Briarpark Drive.
Distance from Hotel:35 mi.
Drive Time:45 min.
William P. Hobby Airport
Turn left on Airport Boulevard. Turn left on Telephone Road. Travel 3.4 miles to Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Tollway) west. Exit Westheimer Road and go east. The hotel will be .5 miles on the right, at Briarpark Drive.
Distance from Hotel:30 mi.
Drive Time:35 min.
Ground Transportation
There are various ways to get from the airport to the contracted hotels:
