Houston Art Car Parade
Houston, Texas, USA
5/8/2010Description
A mechanical scorpion, dragons on skates, jewel-crusted contraptions and more rolling works of art make up Everyones Art Car Parade. This annual celebration of the “drive to create” features the largest parade of decorated automobiles. Now seventeen years old, EV1.NET ART CAR WEEKEND attracts visitors from all over the world for events culminating in the “Big Parade.” It is produced by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the artist in everyone.
Performers
The Houston Art Car Parade and Orange Show Art Car Weekend Weekend draw more than 250,000 spectators, 1,400 artists from around the country and over 400 volunteers. Three days of free events that celebrate the creative spirit.
Venue
Downtown Houston, Texas
Directions
Art Car Weekend spans four days and occurs all over Houston! Detailed info can be found online at www.orangeshow.org. The Houston Art Car Parade - the world's oldest and largest art car event rolls along Allen Parkway, beginning at Taft and rides through downtown before returning down the Parkway. Crowds exceed 250,000.
Times
Art Car Parade, 1:00 pm (Allen Parkway). Sun, Surreal Brunch & Awards Ceremony, 11:00 am
Admission & Parking
FREE
Website
http://www.orangeshow.org
Infophone
713-9266368
Email
oranges@orangeshow.org