Dallas, TX
Best Events (Events)
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Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Christmas Parade |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 5, 2009
1321 Commerce St Adolphus Hotel, Dallas 75202
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Held the first Saturday in December, this Christmas extravaganza features holiday floats, antique cars, bands, large inflatable balloons and an appearance by Santa Claus. A children's activity area and vendor booths will be set up in City Hall Plaza. The weather usually is mild but chilly, and though crowds are large, finding a good spot along the parade route is fairly easy. For the best view possible, call ahead to reserve bleacher seats in the grandstand near the Adolphus Hotel. |
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AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
January 1, 2010
3750 Midway Plaza Fair Park, Dallas 75210 • 972-785-5000
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Since it began in 1937, this annual New Year's Day pigskin classic has been exciting college football fans at the Fair Park Stadium in Irving. Now held in the new Jerry Jones' state-of-the-art Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, the game pits two strong teams intent on hammering out a big win. Attendance frequently tops 70,000, and pre-game activities – which include luncheons, conferences, and a parade – are just as popular as the game itself! |
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KidFilm Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
January 2010
5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas 75206 • 214-841-4700
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More than two decades old, KidFilm is the oldest and largest international children's film and video festival in the US. The USA Film Festival sponsors the fun, educational event, which presents animated works, films adapted from children's literature, and what are simply wholesome, family-friendly offerings. Showings are in mid-January. |
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Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
January 15 - February 7, 2010
3400 Burnett Tandy Dr Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth 76107 • 817-877-2400
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The old west lives on in Ft. Worth. The Stock Show and Rodeo at the historic Will Rogers Memorial Center is an annual tradition that draws hundreds of thousands from across the country. The entire city supports the Stock Show, which opens with a large parade through downtown, and is a mix of business and pleasure. Rodeo competitions are held, as well as livestock auctions and commercial exhibitions for local ranchers. Every day, a number of activities for the public are offered, from horse riding clinics to celebrity goat milking. A Best of Mexico
"Celebracion" honors the Mexican traditions that have become part of the city's western heritage. Music, bronc riding, a carnival/midway, trick roping, and bull riding will all be a part of this three week event. |
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North Texas Irish Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 2010
1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd, Dallas 75210 • 214-670-8400
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This massive festival sprawls throughout Fair Park – a celebration of all things Celtic! Dozens of local, national and international bands play traditional Irish ballads, instrumentals, modern rock and pub songs; dance troupes showcase their talents; and roaming entertainers make everyone smile. Food and beverage vendors offer up a bounty of traditional Irish goodies as well as Irish beer and Texas fair favorites; at other booths you’ll find arts and crafts and Irish and Scottish imports. You’ll see lots of folks wearing kilts, and dogs are welcome (as long as you keep them on a leash and clean up after them). |
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Savor Dallas |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 5 - March 6, 2010
Arts District, Victory Park, & Westin City Center Dallas / Plaza of the Americas, Dallas
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Focusing on wine and the best food from local restaurants and caterers, Savor Dallas features an entire weekend of events. The main event is the International Grand Tasting which brings together more than 500 wines and spirits and an array of signature treats from about 60 area chefs. Connoisseurs should plan to participate in the Reserve Tasting (about 40 fine wines from all over the world). There’s an arts district “Wine Stroll” complete with hors d’oeuvres and wine tastings, tasting seminars and a film screening; the Victory Park Celebration features some 40 wines, amazing food and music. |
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Dallas Home & Garden Show |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 6 - September 13, 2009
2200 Stemmons Frwy Dallas Market Center, Dallas 75207 • 214-655-6100
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The Dallas Home Show is a popular event held in the spring – and again in the fall – that features the latest products and innovations in home decor, gardening, and remodeling. Seminars and how-to workshops are offered, and hundreds of companies exhibit their goods and services. Bring your checkbook and cash, because admission is cash-only in most cases, and there will be thousands of items available for immediate purchase. This is not just a show for women; men will find plenty to see and do, especially if they are weekend warriors around the house. Crowds can be heavy, so arrive early and expect to stay a full day. |
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Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 13, 2010
Greenville Ave from Blackwell to Yale, Dallas 75206
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An annual tradition since 1979, the Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes a slightly more irreverent approach than most, encouraging participants to come up with the wittiest and most outlandish costumes and themes. Entertaining crowds in the past have been groups like the "Patty O' Furniture Psycho Killer Drill Team,” the tap-dancing grandmothers, and leprechauns on Harleys. Of course, there’s still plenty of Irish music and dance, not to mention green beer and other “Irish” food and drink at surrounding pubs and restaurants. |
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USA Film Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
April 2010
5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas 75206 • 214-841-4700
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Each year, this popular spring event presents the best and brightest in new American cinema and is a huge draw for movie buffs and novices alike. Among the activities available are those that allow audiences to meet and question filmmakers, and screenings that include directors and actors discussing their artistic choices and creative process. Tickets are sold at the door. |
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Real. Texas. Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
April 2010
1818 Rodeo Dr, Mesquite 75149 • 972-285-8777
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Celebrate Texas style – BIG! This three-day weekend event covers all the bases: rodeo competitions, live music, a battle of the bands, midway games, carnival rides, a juried arts and crafts show, cooking contests, and a car show, not to mention a huge variety of food and beverages for sale. Staged Wild West shootouts are on tap for both Friday and Saturday, and you'll find plenty of activities for little cowboys and cowgirls too. 2009 headliners include Los Lonely Boys, Bart Crow Band, Johnny Cooper, No Justice, and Jolie Holliday. |
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