Amarillo, Texas - Texas Route 66 Festival
June 4-13, 2026
Amarillo Route 66 Historic District
This year is the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and all along the route cities are hosting different festivals and events.
Amarillo was a big stop along the Texas' portion of that route and they are hosting 10 days of fun events starting June 4th.
June 4th is the kickoff to the festivities with several activities during the day and the big Coors Ranch Rodeo from 7-10pm (purchase tickets via website).
June 5th through 7th features the Route 66 Grand Prix in nearby Panhandle, Texas (purchase tickets via website).
June 5th at 7pm you can enjoy fireworks at Hodgetown (715 S. Buchanan)
June 6ht enjoy a Cattle Drive and Parade starting at 10am at the Tri-State Fairgrounds (1000 S. Polk St.).
Be sure to come for the Festival Finale on June 13th throughout the historic district. There will be free shuttles going around if you need them. Check the website for all the events and times.
Address: Southwest Sixth Avenue and Route 66 (Historic District)
Hours: Varies
Fees: Varies
For more information, click here: https://texasroute66festival.com/
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Event - #Travel #Texas - #Houston - Juneteenth Houston - June 1-20, 2026
Houston, Texas - Juneteeth Houston
June 1-20, 2026
Emancipation Park
Juneteenth events will take place over 19 days starting with the season opener on June 1st at Mo Brunch + Brews (1201 Southmore) from 6pm-7pm. Events are open to anyone.
The big event is the Annual Celebrate Freedom Festival on June 6th from 1pm-7pm at the Emancipation Park.
Also on June 6th are the Historic House Tours and enjoying Tea Cakes at The Heritage Society (1100 Bagby St.). Verify times on their website. The tour will include three historic houses that are designated by UNESCO as Sites of Memory for their “Routes of Enslaved Peoples’ Project” - 1847 Kellum-Noble House; 1866 Fourth Ward Cottage; and 1870 Yates House.
Enjoy some music on June 12th at 415 Gray with the "Sounds of Midtown: Roots to Rhythm" from 5pm-10pm.
The next day features Acres Home Juneteenth Parade. It starts at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center (6719 W Montgomery Rd) at 10am.
Check the website below for the many, many other events available.
Address: 3018 Emancipation Ave, Houston, Texas
Hours: Varies by event
Fees: Varies by event
For more information, click here: https://texaspinball.com/
June 1-20, 2026
Emancipation Park
Juneteenth events will take place over 19 days starting with the season opener on June 1st at Mo Brunch + Brews (1201 Southmore) from 6pm-7pm. Events are open to anyone.
The big event is the Annual Celebrate Freedom Festival on June 6th from 1pm-7pm at the Emancipation Park.
Also on June 6th are the Historic House Tours and enjoying Tea Cakes at The Heritage Society (1100 Bagby St.). Verify times on their website. The tour will include three historic houses that are designated by UNESCO as Sites of Memory for their “Routes of Enslaved Peoples’ Project” - 1847 Kellum-Noble House; 1866 Fourth Ward Cottage; and 1870 Yates House.
Enjoy some music on June 12th at 415 Gray with the "Sounds of Midtown: Roots to Rhythm" from 5pm-10pm.
The next day features Acres Home Juneteenth Parade. It starts at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center (6719 W Montgomery Rd) at 10am.
Check the website below for the many, many other events available.
Address: 3018 Emancipation Ave, Houston, Texas
Hours: Varies by event
Fees: Varies by event
For more information, click here: https://texaspinball.com/
Event - #Travel #Texas - #Palestine - Mardi Gras Parade (February 7, 2026)
Palestine, Texas - Mardi Gras Parade
February 7, 2026
The parade will head down Avenue A from near the Anderson County Courthouse.
Unfortunately, a lot of the Mardi Gras events around Texas have been cancelled due to the bad weather storm we had last week and many businesses and sponsors trying to get back to normal. Right now, Palestine is still holding their annual Mardi Gras parade through town.
Also, if you arrive early in the day, there's a popup Vendor Fair with lots of crafts and food items for sale in downtown from 9am to 3pm. Address for fair: 201 W Oak Street, Downtown Palestine, TX
Address: 500 N Church Street Palestine, TX 75801
Hours: 5:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Fees: None
Click here for more info: https://www.visitpalestine.com/events/2026/mardi-gras-parade
February 7, 2026
The parade will head down Avenue A from near the Anderson County Courthouse.
Unfortunately, a lot of the Mardi Gras events around Texas have been cancelled due to the bad weather storm we had last week and many businesses and sponsors trying to get back to normal. Right now, Palestine is still holding their annual Mardi Gras parade through town.
Also, if you arrive early in the day, there's a popup Vendor Fair with lots of crafts and food items for sale in downtown from 9am to 3pm. Address for fair: 201 W Oak Street, Downtown Palestine, TX
Address: 500 N Church Street Palestine, TX 75801
Hours: 5:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Fees: None
Click here for more info: https://www.visitpalestine.com/events/2026/mardi-gras-parade
Event - #Travel #Texas - #Salado - Lighted Christmas Parade and Christmas Stroll - December 4-14, 2025
Salado, Texas - Lighted Christmas Parade and Christmas Stroll
December 4 - 14, 2025
Salado's Main Street
The Christmas Parade runs the night of December 4th starting on Royal Street and Main Street and ends at Salado Civiv Center (671 North Main St). Bring chairs or blankets to sit and watch the lights pass by. Check the website for a map of the route and where to park (for free). Then stay for the Christmas Stroll on the weekends December 5-7 and 12-14 consisting of entertainment, visits with Santa, and holiday shopping.
Address: (throughout town)
Hours: Parade: 12/4/25 at 6:00pm CST - 8:00pm CST; Christmas Stroll: Friday and Saturday 10:00am CST - 8:00pm CST; Sunday 12:00pm CST - 6:00pm CST
Fees: (varies by activity)
For more information - https://business.salado.com/calendar/Details/2025-salado-lighted-christmas-parade-1479226 and https://business.salado.com/calendar/Details/65th-annual-salado-christmas-stroll-1457103
December 4 - 14, 2025
Salado's Main Street
The Christmas Parade runs the night of December 4th starting on Royal Street and Main Street and ends at Salado Civiv Center (671 North Main St). Bring chairs or blankets to sit and watch the lights pass by. Check the website for a map of the route and where to park (for free). Then stay for the Christmas Stroll on the weekends December 5-7 and 12-14 consisting of entertainment, visits with Santa, and holiday shopping.
Address: (throughout town)
Hours: Parade: 12/4/25 at 6:00pm CST - 8:00pm CST; Christmas Stroll: Friday and Saturday 10:00am CST - 8:00pm CST; Sunday 12:00pm CST - 6:00pm CST
Fees: (varies by activity)
For more information - https://business.salado.com/calendar/Details/2025-salado-lighted-christmas-parade-1479226 and https://business.salado.com/calendar/Details/65th-annual-salado-christmas-stroll-1457103
Event - #Travel #Texas - #Brady - July Jubilee Parade and Street Dance - July 5, 2025
Brady, Texas - July Jubilee Parade and Street Dance
July 5, 2025
Brady Downtown Square
Start the day attending the fourth of july themed parade (check out that antique firetruck!) then stay until evening for the Streeet Dance Party which will have music, food vendors and more. Bring your own cooler of drinks (BYOB) with the purchase of a cooler tag. If you plan to spend the night, there's a fun Uncle Sam's Scramble 18 hole golf event at the Brady Municipal Golf Course; sign up at 1pm to play at 1:30pm then enjoy snacks afterwards.
Address: Brady Downtown Square, Brady, Texas
Hours: Parade is 10am; Street Dance gates open at 5:00pm and concert starts at 6:30pm
Fees: Parade is FREE; Street Dance $10 entry plus $5 cooler tag (purchase tickets on website)
For more information - https://www.bradytx.com
July 5, 2025
Brady Downtown Square
Start the day attending the fourth of july themed parade (check out that antique firetruck!) then stay until evening for the Streeet Dance Party which will have music, food vendors and more. Bring your own cooler of drinks (BYOB) with the purchase of a cooler tag. If you plan to spend the night, there's a fun Uncle Sam's Scramble 18 hole golf event at the Brady Municipal Golf Course; sign up at 1pm to play at 1:30pm then enjoy snacks afterwards.
Address: Brady Downtown Square, Brady, Texas
Hours: Parade is 10am; Street Dance gates open at 5:00pm and concert starts at 6:30pm
Fees: Parade is FREE; Street Dance $10 entry plus $5 cooler tag (purchase tickets on website)
For more information - https://www.bradytx.com
Event - #Travel #Texas - #Beaumont - Mardi Gras Southeast Texas - February 28 - March 2, 2025
Beaumont, Texas - Mardi Gras Southeast Texas
February 28 - March 2, 2025
Dogget Ford Park
Come out to Southeast Texas for some Mardi Gras fun! There will be a TON of Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday) parades throughout the weekend including a fun Golf Cart/ATV one on Friday and a kid-sized one on Sunday. Enjoy food vendors and artisans. There will be a Kid Kingdom with bounce houses and a foam factory. Friday night's music concert features Kody West, Kolby Cooper, and Southall. Saturday night's concert features DJ John L, C and C Music Factory, and FloRida. Sunday night's concert features Ignacio Legacy, Lunada, and La Tropa Estrella. Your concert ticket includes entry to the festival grounds.
Address: 5115 I-10, Beaumont, TX 77705
Hours: See website
Fees: Festival Only $10; Concert and Festival $20-$45; Parking Free
For more information: https://mardigrastx.com/
February 28 - March 2, 2025
Dogget Ford Park
Come out to Southeast Texas for some Mardi Gras fun! There will be a TON of Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday) parades throughout the weekend including a fun Golf Cart/ATV one on Friday and a kid-sized one on Sunday. Enjoy food vendors and artisans. There will be a Kid Kingdom with bounce houses and a foam factory. Friday night's music concert features Kody West, Kolby Cooper, and Southall. Saturday night's concert features DJ John L, C and C Music Factory, and FloRida. Sunday night's concert features Ignacio Legacy, Lunada, and La Tropa Estrella. Your concert ticket includes entry to the festival grounds.
Address: 5115 I-10, Beaumont, TX 77705
Hours: See website
Fees: Festival Only $10; Concert and Festival $20-$45; Parking Free
For more information: https://mardigrastx.com/
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