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City Guide - Houston - Special Events | ||
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Special Events Compaq Houston Marathon, 14 Jan 2001, starting from and finishing at the George R Brown Convention Center Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, world's largest livestock show, rodeo and horse show, 13 Feb-4 Mar, Astrodome Houston Children's Festival, Houston's official family celebration held downtown with games, activities and adventure zones, 17-18 Mar Houston International Festival, performing and visual arts festival, 2001 spotlight is Ireland, 20-29 Apr, over 20 blocks downtown WorldFest: Houston International Film Festival, 20-29 Apr, throughout the city Galveston Historic Homes Tour, 5-6 and 12-13 May Power of Freedom Festival, live entertainment, food stalls and a huge firework display, 4 Jul, Sam Houston Park and Bayou Park Houston Shakespeare Festival, 3-18 Aug, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park Houston International Jazz Festival, 3-5 Aug, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park Fiestas Patrias, street parade celebrating Mexico's independence from Spain, 16 Sep Texaco-Havoline Grand Prix, 5-7 Oct, course around downtown International Quilt Festival, antique and contemporary quilts on display, 1-4 Nov, George R Brown Convention Center Thanksgiving Day Parade, parade with floats and marching bands, 22 Nov, through downtown Uptown Tree Lighting, tree lighting ceremony, 22 Nov, Galleria |