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Festivals and Annual Events

The Chevron Houston Marathon starts off and ends at the George R Brown Convention Center. Almost 6000 people participate in this marathon annually. Events include the 5K race, wheelchair race and the 'half-marathon'

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Festivals and events in Houston

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Plan around 11 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.

Chevron Houston Marathon

The Chevron Houston Marathon starts off and ends at the George R Brown Convention Center. Almost 6000 people participate in this marathon annually.

Bayou City Art Festival

Held in March, the Bayou City Art festival occurs in Memorial park and boasts 300 artists and 19 artistic media, wine cafes, a creative zone for children, nearby restaurants, and on stage performances.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the world’s largest livestock exhibition and the world’s largest rodeo event.

Art Car Parade

Art Car Parade: Held in May, the Houston Car Parade is a celebration of creativity. It showcases the most decorated cars in Houston, with prizes given for the best in the show. html

Houston CaribFest

The CaribFest takes place over nine days during the summer. The carnival sees musicians, dancers and other entertainers making their way down the streets, much to the delight of the locals.

Houston International Jazz Festival

Held annually for three days at the Jones Plaza, the Houston International Jazz Festival attracts jazz lovers. The Festival includes performances from both local and international jazz players.

Houston Hot Sauce Festival

Held annually at the Houston Farm & Ranch Club, the Houston Hot Sauce Festival attracts hot sauce and chili lovers numbering in the thousands.

Houston Greek Festival

It includes cathedral tours, religious artifacts/icons, Greek folk dancing, authentic Greek food, gift shops, vendors, Athenian playground (Children’s activities) and various other entertainment.

International Quilt Festival

Hundreds of quilts and other fabrics are showcased here and nearly 50,000 people participate in workshops, classes and other events held on the sidelines.

H-E-B Holiday Parade

Since it's inception in 1949, the Houston's Thanksgiving Day H-E-B Holiday Parade draws hundreds of thousands of people to view a procession of marching bands, giant balloons and floats, through downtown Housto