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Houston 2012 events

February
28
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

This is cowboy country and the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year in Texas. The...

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April
13
WorldFest Independent Film Festival

Billed as the oldest independent film and video festival in the world, the annual Worldfest in Houston dates back to 1961 and has been...

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May
01
Art Car Parade

First held in 1988 with just a handful of vehicles and a few bemused onlookers, the annual Art Car Parade is now the biggest event of its kind in...

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June
01
Houston LGBT Pride

One of the party highlights of the year for the city, the celebration takes place in the Montrose neighbourhood with live music, the Divas of...

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July
01
Houston Shakespeare Festival

Each summer the Houston Shakespeare Festival performs a season of Shakespeare plays in the Miller Outdoor Theatre bringing the bard to the...

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July
04
Freedom Over Texas

This is one of the city's signature events. The city celebrates American Independence Day with live entertainment and the largest land-based...

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October
15
Wings Over Houston

The skies over Ellington Airport buzz with a spectacular air show featuring demonstrations of civilian, modern military and vintage aircraft. In...

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November
24
Thanksgiving Day Parade

Thanksgiving Day Parade in downtown Houston is the biggest holiday parade in Texas, attracting crowds of 400,000 people. Highlights include...

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November
24
Uptown Tree Lighting

Uptown Holiday Lighting is an annual event held on Thanksgiving evening in Uptown Houston. Kicking off the holiday season, this fun and charming...

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