Weekend happenings have crowd going Woof, Woof and Yeah-yeah!
Ever since Sundays in the Park were introduced this spring, Fair Park has become a ‘must-go’ Sunday afternoon destination, as natural as Central Park or Venice Beach. Friends of Fair Park Director Craig Holcomb believes that Fair Park—with its magnificent Art Deco buildings, Esplanade, museums and gardens—is becoming an “in” place to hang out with family and friends, and have fun. “We introduced Sundays in the Park to attract people of all ages with monthly events that are too exciting to pass up. Of course museums are also open to explore.”
Unleashed excitement, dads’ doin’s and liberty salutes.
It all started with a bow and WOW response to the first-ever Dog Bowl on May 7. More than 2,000 people and their 4-legged best friends ran free inside the expansive Cotton Bowl (billed as “Texas’ largest dog park”) for four hours. “We were so pleasantly surprised with the turnout that we’ll probably make the Dog Bowl an annual event,” declares Mr. Holcomb. “Many people didn’t even know Fair Park was pet-friendly till then.”
June 18 is not only Father’s Day but the 64th birthday of former Beatle Paul McCartney (as in his song, “When I’m 64”). To make this Sunday in the Park extra groovy, Beatles cover band Hard Night’s Day will play hits on the Esplanade. Plans also call for a concert by favorite children’s artist Eddie Coker and an exhibit of wooden-hulled motorboats. What dad wouldn’t be impressed?
July 2 brings the official City of Dallas Independence Day Celebration featuring the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. While rousing melodies like Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture waft through the air, a spectacular fireworks display will dazzle those on lawn chairs and blankets. The event will also recognize volunteers of the Dallas Leadership Foundation, a faith-based group that hopes to establish Dallas as the City of Hope through neighborhood clean-up projects.
For future Sunday in the Park events, keep watching for notices here. Says Craig Holcomb, “This is a great partnership for Friends of Fair Park and the City of Dallas, which shows how exciting the park can be for all citizens…without spending a lot of money.”
It’s enough Sunday excitement to leave those televised golf tournaments and playoffs far behind.
For more information on Sundays in the Park, visit www.fairpark.org.
