Celebrate Houston’s quirky, weird and eclectic folk art with a slew of events building up to the Houston Art Car Parade 2014 on Saturday, May 10, 2014.
It’s one of the biggest weekends of the year, and one where Houston proves that we’ve got more weird and funky in us than any city within at least a thousand miles. Check out our full roundup of events for Houston Art Car Parade Weekend 2014.
Thursday, May 8
- Houston Art Car Parade’s Main Street Drag | FREE – Entries from this Saturday’s Art Car Parade make appearances at 32 Houston schools, hospitals and community centers. 9am to 1pm.
- Houston Art Car Parade Sneak Peek at Discovery Green | FREE – Get a look at some of the Houston Art Car Parade’s grand entries at this event featuring entertainment, food and drink. Stick around to catch Bill Kirchen in concert. 6:30pm to 9pm.
Friday, May 9
- The Legendary Art Car Ball at Allen Center – Get funky, wacky and maybe even a little tacky at the big fundraiser ball that for many is the high point of the Houston Art Car Parade weekend. $25. 6pm to 11pm.
Saturday, May 10
- 27th Annual Houston Art Car Parade | FREE – One of Houston’s most unique signature events of the year, the Art Car Parade features more than 300 jaw-dropping cars, bikes, skaters, and motorized creatures making their way down Allen Parkway. Festivities open to the public at 10am; parade rolls at 2pm and ends about 4pm.