2024 Houston Art Car Parade Route Information
SATURDAY APRIL 13, 2024
The Parade Route opens to the public at 11AM
The 37th Annual Houston Art Car Parade ROLLS AT 2PM and lasts approximately 2 hours
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Activities, events and amenities are located along the parade route starting at 11am from Taft & Allen Parkway and going into downtown Houston along Smith Street from Dallas to Walker. It's a perfect opportunity to get up close to the Art Cars before the roll in the parade!
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The parade is FREE and open to the public, and THE PARADE WILL ROLL RAIN OR SHINE!
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Start at the Lineup Party at Taft & Allen Parkway for drinks, food, and entertainment and great viewing areas on the parade route. Reserved Grandstand Seats are also available for purchase at Heritage Society, or grab a coveted ticket to the ultimate viewing party & the Orange Show's largest fundraiser for the Houston Art Car Parade, the VIPit Party & Benefit
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Make sure to stop by the HEB Kids Creative Zone in Sam Houston Park for family activities, performances, and more - opens at 11AM
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Free and paid parking is located along the parade route. For downtown Houston parking locations CLICK HERE. Please be aware that many streets in the vicinity of the parade will closed starting at 7am. Downtown streets will be closed at 1pm.
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Visit our FAQ Page for answers to all sorts of questions!