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Winter

January :  Compaq Houston Marathon
The 32nd annual race blends athleticism with community spirit. The scenic but grueling single-loop course winds through many Houston neighborhoods. (713) 957-3453.

February : Mardi Gras! Galveston
The 19th annual Mardi Gras festivities include elegant balls, parties, exciting sporting events, educational exhibits, colorful parades and live entertainment, all held throughout the Island and within the Mardi Gras Entertainment District. (888) 425-4753.

February : Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Parade
Thousands descend upon the city from miles around to kick off the Rodeo Parade. The colorful procession includes marching bands, dignitaries and imaginative floats. The world’s largest rodeo fills the Reliant Astrodome and its adjacent facilities with dazzling competitions, award-winning barbecue and blockbuster concerts by country-and-western and other music superstars. (713) 791-9000.

March: The River Oaks Garden Club’s Azalea Trail
It’s just not spring until the azaleas are in bloom. Of particular interest are the gardens at Bayou Bend, the former residence of philanthropist Ima Hogg. The rest of “the trail” tours abundantly blooming landscapes in the adjacent River Oaks neighborhood. (713) 523-2483.

March - April:  Shell Houston Open Golf Tournament
Attracting close to 150 professional golfers, this is one of the biggest events on the PGA Tour that benefits Houston-area charities. The Redstone Golf Club hosts the event. (281) 367-7999.

Spring

April: WorldFest: Houston International Film Festival
Cinema buffs get a chance to view films fresh from production when the world’s largest international film and video competition comes to town. Event organizers showcase a wide variety of film genres under the theme Independent Stories Well Told. (713) 965-9955.

Early April: Japan Festival
The tranquil Japanese Gardens in Hermann Park draws 22,000 people annually to a weekend celebration of Japanese culture. The beautiful gardens provide a serene backdrop for folk and traditional dancers, music performers and demonstrations of the martial arts, Ikeban flower design and origami. (713) 963-0121.

April:  River Oaks International Tennis Tournament
The oldest professional clay-court tournament in the country still playing on its original site, this annual event attracts some of the biggest names in tennis. (713) 529-4321.

April - May:  Houston International Festival
Colorful and lively, this event transforms 20 downtown blocks into a sprawling open-air market of ethnic food, arts and crafts, and live performances. This year, the 32nd annual festival spotlights Mexico. (713) 654-8808.

May 5: Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Mexico defeated invading French forces on this date, but festival organizers see this as a day to remind Mexican nationals of their heritage. Festivities include a downtown parade and a festival with mariachi bands, dancers and food at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park. (713) 284-8352.

May : The Art Car Parade: Powered by Pennzoil
This whimsical parade of outlandishly decorated cars, bicycles, lawnmowers and just about anything on wheels is the oldest and largest of its kind. The parade caps a weekend of related art car events produced by the Orange Show Foundation. (713) 926-6368.

May : Houston Highland Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
Weekend of athletes, dancers, bagpipe bands, fiddlers, Scottish food and merchandise, genealogy and Gaelic workshops; clan/family society representatives. Houston Farm & Ranch Club (Bear Creek Park at Hwy. 6 near I-10 West). (713) 896-1427.

Summer

June 19: Juneteenth Celebration
The date marks the day Texas slaves learned of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation two years earlier. The month-long celebration of African-American heritage includes a parade, blues, gospel and jazz performances and other events at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park. (713) 284-8352.

July 4: BP Power of Freedom
Live entertainment downtown fills the air as spectators flock to the grounds of Eleanor Tinsley Park at Buffalo Bayou in anticipation of the evening’s 4th of July spectacular fireworks show. (713) 522-9723.

July : ArtHouston
More than 30 art galleries participate in this annual evening artwalk organized by the Houston Art Dealers Association. Many exhibits continue throughout the month of July. Several galleries include lectures related to the artists whose works are displayed. (713) 522-9116.

Mid-July: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
The Greatest Show on Earth returns to Compaq Center with its 132nd edition, which features the elephant antics of Bo & Bello, the dare-devil clown. Animals, acrobats and a crowd of clowns perform with flexibility and finesse in a three-ring production full of special effects. A family-oriented pre-show demonstrates and teaches skills performed during the main event. (214) 841-0208.

August : Houston International Jazz Festival
Jazz musicians from around the world celebrate the birth of jazz with a weekend of performances at the Aerial Theater and Bayou Place. (713) 839-7000.

July-August: Houston Shakespeare Festival
Productions of two plays by the University of Houston Theatre Department are a late-summer tribute to the Bard of Avon. The free evening performances are at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park. (713) 743-3003 or (713) 284-8352.

August : Ballunar Liftoff
Space Center Houston collaborates with the Clear Lake community to present this whimsical summer tradition involving a platoon of more than 100 hot air balloons. Airborne competitions, sky diving, hang gliding and air rescue demonstrations add to the entertainment. (281) 488-7676.

Fall

September: Fiestas Patrias
Throughout September, Hispanics representing Mexico and several Central American countries unite to celebrate their independence. The annual Fiestas Patrias International Parade on Sept. 21 is only one highpoint in a string of commemorative events. (713) 926-2636.

Mid-September: Egyptian Festival
St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church hosts this festival of Egyptian music, food, dance and culture. (713) 669-1532.

Mid-September: Festa Italiana
Artisans and performers help transform downtown’s Hermann Square at City Hall into a piazza brimming with the music, food and wine of Italy. (713) 524-4222.

Early October: Greek Festival
OPA! Houston brings Greek culture and traditions to the streets surrounding Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Lively Greek music and colorful folk dancers in authentic costumes entertain visitors while they sample spicy homemade dishes and heavenly pastries. (713) 526-5377.

October - November : Texas Renaissance Festival
A 50-acre 16th-century English kingdom comes to life for seven consecutive weekends. The merriment amidst the marketplace and gardens includes jousting, falconry exhibitions, magic shows, juggling and more. (800) 458-3435 or (281) 356-2178.

Mid-October: Festival Chicano
The 21st annual Festival Chicano brings music, dance and more to Hermann Park’s Miller Outdoor Theatre. (713) 284-8354.

October: Wings Over Houston Airshow
The sky’s the stage at Ellington Field for awesome demonstrations of precise flying, aerobatics and air-attack re-enactments. The food court and kiddie carnival adds to the day-long exhibition. (713) 266-4492.

Mid-October: Asian American Festival
Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park is the venue for performances of Asian music, dance and other arts. Cultural exhibits and children’s activities make this noon-to-dusk event fun for the whole family. (713) 861-8270.

October - November : International Quilt Festival
More than 1,000 quilts are on display in special exhibits during this celebration of the textile arts. Hundreds of booths offer related items. (713) 781-6864.

November : Tennis Masters Cup
Takes place in Houston at the Westside Tennis Club. (713) 783-1620.

November : Thanksgiving Day Parade
A lavish downtown parade with sensational floats, marching bands and costumed characters escort Santa Claus on an early visit to the Houston area. (713) 654-8808.

November : Uptown Tree Lighting Ceremony
When half a million holiday lights simultaneously illuminate 80 Christmas trees lining Post Oak Boulevard, it signals the start of the season. Choirs, bands and a huge fireworks show help stir up holiday spirits the evening of Thanksgiving. The abundant decorations and lights on area skyscrapers add to the dazzling display all season long. (713) 621-2011.

Late November: Mayor’s Official Downtown Holiday Celebration
With City Hall as the backdrop, Hermann Square hosts an upbeat outdoor show culminating in the lighting of the enormous Christmas tree and a huge fireworks display. For information call (713) 845-1267.

Late November-early January: Dynegy IcePlaza
Fish Plaza in front of Wortham Center hosts an outdoor ice skating rink — a rare holiday treat for Houston. Skate day or night, and enjoy special entertainment. (800) 4-HOUSTON.

December : Dickens on the Strand
A Victorian historic district is the setting for Galveston’s signature seasonal event. Period entertainment, costumed participants, horse-drawn parades and hearty British fare help create a scene straight out of a Dickens novel. (409) 765-7834.

Early December: Christmas Candlelight Tours
The Harris County Heritage Society brightens the seven historical structures in Sam Houston Park with candles and period decorations. Carolers and choirs lend musical accompaniment to your seasonal stroll. (713) 655-1912.

December : Christmas Boat Parade on Clear Lake
A flotilla of more than 100 boats dress their decks with lights and other holiday displays, The festive procession of boats up the Clear Lake channel is visible from the shores and waterfront restaurants. (281) 488-7676.

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