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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



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