Houston Special Events
January
Website: www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
February/March
World's largest livestock, rodeo and horse show.
Reliant Stadium
Website: www.hlsr.com
Houston Children's Festival
April
Houston's official family celebration with games, activities and adventure zones.
Downtown
Website: www.houstonchildrensfestival.com
Houston International Festival
April
Performing and visual arts festival.
Downtown
Website: www.ifest.org
ArtCar Parade
May
The oldest and largest parade of its kind brings 250,000 spectators to see 250-plus cars transformed into artwork.
Downtown
Freedom Over Texas
July
Features live entertainment and the largest land-based fireworks display in the USA.
Eleanor Tinsley Park
Website: www.chevysfreedomovertexas.com
Houston Shakespeare Festival
August
Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park
Website: www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Fiestas Patrias
September
Street parade celebrating Mexico's independence from Spain.
Downtown
International Quilt Festival
October/November
Antique and contemporary quilts on display.
George R Brown Convention Center
Website: www.quilts.com
Uptown Tree Lighting
November
Parades through the streets followed by a tree lighting ceremony.
Galleria
Website: www.wamuparade.com
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