Festivals & Parades
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex celebrates festivals and parades year-round.
March Festivals
Spring is finally here. The festivals begin to pick up with a wine and food festival to kick the month off.
Spring is finally here. The festivals begin to pick up with a wine and food festival to kick the month off.
Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum
Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum never fails to impress. The annual spring celebration of flowers has been a Dallas tradition for more than twenty years.
Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum never fails to impress. The annual spring celebration of flowers has been a Dallas tradition for more than twenty years.
Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum in Spring 2007
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex in April
April is a great month to get out and enjoy the many festivals Dallas has to offer.
April is a great month to get out and enjoy the many festivals Dallas has to offer.
Kid-Friendly Festivals in April
A selection of festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex that the kids will enjoy.
A selection of festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex that the kids will enjoy.
Dallas Wine and Food Festival
The Dallas Wine and Food Festival showcases the best culinary expertise the Metroplex has to offer. Chefs from the area's five-star restaurants prepare themed dinners in various cultural locales around the city. A Rising Stars Chef's Contest pits hot new chefs against each other to see who can come up with the most palate-pleasing combinations, the top ten of which are then featured in a dinner.
The Dallas Wine and Food Festival showcases the best culinary expertise the Metroplex has to offer. Chefs from the area's five-star restaurants prepare themed dinners in various cultural locales around the city. A Rising Stars Chef's Contest pits hot new chefs against each other to see who can come up with the most palate-pleasing combinations, the top ten of which are then featured in a dinner.
May Festivals
May starts out pleasant and ends up a little warm. These festivals will get you outside and enjoying the weather before it gets too hot.
May starts out pleasant and ends up a little warm. These festivals will get you outside and enjoying the weather before it gets too hot.
Cinco de Mayo Festivals in the Metroplex
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla in Mexico. Dancers, artists, and performers gather at various festivals throughout the Metroplex. Many restaurants also offer special deals on food and drinks during this time.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla in Mexico. Dancers, artists, and performers gather at various festivals throughout the Metroplex. Many restaurants also offer special deals on food and drinks during this time.
Fort Worth Opera Festival
The Fort Worth Opera has entertained residents and visitors since 1946. In 2007, the traditional opera season has been changed to a festival format.
The Fort Worth Opera has entertained residents and visitors since 1946. In 2007, the traditional opera season has been changed to a festival format.
Main Street Days in Grapevine
Late in May of each year, Grapevine celebrates Main Street Days. The outdoor festival always has music, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Exhibits and demonstrations highlight the opportunities for outdoor activities available in the Metroplex.
Late in May of each year, Grapevine celebrates Main Street Days. The outdoor festival always has music, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Exhibits and demonstrations highlight the opportunities for outdoor activities available in the Metroplex.
A Review of Main Street Days 2007 in Grapevine
Main Street Days 2007 in Grapevine, Texas celebrated the outdoors in the Metroplex area, as well as bringing in local and national talent in the arts and entertainment.
Main Street Days 2007 in Grapevine, Texas celebrated the outdoors in the Metroplex area, as well as bringing in local and national talent in the arts and entertainment.
June Festivals
June is the month of sunshine and barbecues. And festivals, too.
June is the month of sunshine and barbecues. And festivals, too.
July Festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
Despite the heat, or perhaps because of it, the festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex don't slow down.
Despite the heat, or perhaps because of it, the festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex don't slow down.
Fourth of July Celebrations in the Dallas Fort Worth Metropl
The fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. It's a great opportunity to get together with family and friends and barbecue, swim, check out a local festival, or play sports (or maybe all of the above) and then watch the fireworks show. If you're in a good location, you can do like I do and just set up lawn chairs in your own backyard to watch several nearby pyrotechnics.
The fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. It's a great opportunity to get together with family and friends and barbecue, swim, check out a local festival, or play sports (or maybe all of the above) and then watch the fireworks show. If you're in a good location, you can do like I do and just set up lawn chairs in your own backyard to watch several nearby pyrotechnics.
Bastille Day Events
Celebrate Bastille Day with these events.
Celebrate Bastille Day with these events.
August Festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
August heats up, and so do the festivals around here.
August heats up, and so do the festivals around here.
September Festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
September brings a resurgence in the number of festivals around Dallas. The days are still warm, but not fiercely hot anymore, making outdoor festivals much more fun. Wine, beer, hot air balloons, and music are just some of the things celebrated this month. Oh, and don't forget the Texas State Fair!
September brings a resurgence in the number of festivals around Dallas. The days are still warm, but not fiercely hot anymore, making outdoor festivals much more fun. Wine, beer, hot air balloons, and music are just some of the things celebrated this month. Oh, and don't forget the Texas State Fair!
October Festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
With the cool, but still sunny weather, October is ideal for outdoor festivals.
With the cool, but still sunny weather, October is ideal for outdoor festivals.
November Festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
Enjoy these festivals in the Dallas area.
Enjoy these festivals in the Dallas area.
December Festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
Sparkling lights, a nip in the air, and lots and lots of shopping--December is here and there's plenty to do in and around Dallas.
Sparkling lights, a nip in the air, and lots and lots of shopping--December is here and there's plenty to do in and around Dallas.
January Festivals
Winter chill won't keep us from festivals.
Winter chill won't keep us from festivals.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events
February Festivals
February enters the slightly warmer, but still blustery season.
February enters the slightly warmer, but still blustery season.
Savor Dallas Victory Park Celebration
The annual Savor Dallas Victory Park Celebration Friday night was fantastic. Despite the cold, quite a crowd gathered in the AT&T Plaza to sample food from the Victory Park restaurants and taste wines from around the world. Whether it was the good food or the flowing wine, everyone was companionable. Conversation sprang up spontaneously in the lines.
The annual Savor Dallas Victory Park Celebration Friday night was fantastic. Despite the cold, quite a crowd gathered in the AT&T Plaza to sample food from the Victory Park restaurants and taste wines from around the world. Whether it was the good food or the flowing wine, everyone was companionable. Conversation sprang up spontaneously in the lines.
Greenville Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade
Since 1979, Greenville area businesses have been sponsoring the St. Patrick's Day parade. Held on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day at 11am on Greenville Avenue.
Since 1979, Greenville area businesses have been sponsoring the St. Patrick's Day parade. Held on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day at 11am on Greenville Avenue.
Downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade
Traditionally held on the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day, this parade followed a route on Ross Avenue through the Dallas Cultural District, and ended in the West End. In 2007, a lack of sponsorship and volunteers to put the parade together dropped off. There will be no Downtown St. Patrick's Day parade in 2007, but check their website for ways you can help make the 2008 parade happen.
Traditionally held on the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day, this parade followed a route on Ross Avenue through the Dallas Cultural District, and ended in the West End. In 2007, a lack of sponsorship and volunteers to put the parade together dropped off. There will be no Downtown St. Patrick's Day parade in 2007, but check their website for ways you can help make the 2008 parade happen.
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
This month-long celebration has been held every year for more than one hundred years. Stock exhibits, competitions, and auctions as well as a daily rodeo and plenty of food will keep you busy.
This month-long celebration has been held every year for more than one hundred years. Stock exhibits, competitions, and auctions as well as a daily rodeo and plenty of food will keep you busy.
Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Parade
Since 1988, this annual parade has signaled the start of the holiday season. Traditionally held on the first Saturday of December, the Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Parade follows a route along Commerce Street in downtown Dallas.
Since 1988, this annual parade has signaled the start of the holiday season. Traditionally held on the first Saturday of December, the Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Parade follows a route along Commerce Street in downtown Dallas.