HUTTO – Hippo mania is set to hit Central Texas Wednesday, Feb. 15 for the annual World Hippo Day. To celebrate the beloved community mascot, the city of Hutto is working with Hutto Independent School District to support this city-wide celebration.
The entire community is invited to sport their best Hippo attire and come out to city hall, 500 W. Live Oak St., from 4 to 6 p.m. for a celebration of all things Hippos, including activities, merchandise, books, music, photo opportunities and the premiere of a short documentary film, “Hippo Loose in Hutto: The Legend of Hutto, Texas.” The movie features interviews with leaders from Hutto, Hutto ISD and the Hutto Chamber of Commerce, plus a variety of local residents with unique perspectives on Hippo Nation. The short film explores varying points of view about local Hippo legends and the impact that this folklore has on the city’s modern-day culture. The film also features an original song composed by Hutto ISD music teacher, Lexie DeAnda-Trejo and performed by elementary students from Veterans’ Hill Elementary.
Destined to become a “must-see movie” for anyone living, working or going to school in Hutto, the short film will have two showings at city hall during the World Hippo Day event.
Hutto ISD cheerleaders and other school groups will be adding to the spirited activities as well as a Spirit Pop-Up shop with Hippo Nation gear.
More details are still in the works for the World Hippo Day event Feb. 15.
For more information, visit http://www. huttotx.gov/hippoday.
