Houstonlocation-guides.com - location guide to Houston featuring Houston Festivals information, annual festival listing for Houston, Texas (TX), USA - Last updated 31/12/2008.
Many notable events are held in and around the city Houston every year, including open-air concerts, street entertainment, sporting festivals and religious festivities. Popular festivals in Houston include the following events.
Annual Houston Festivals
January: HP Houston Marathon, held each year during the middle of January, attracting large crowds who lined the route around the central streets of Houston
February: Mardi Gras, taking place towards the end of February, including colorful processions and events lasting around two weeks
March: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a three-week event featuring a host of traditional rodeo events, together with live country music
April: Houston International Festival, featuring music, art and culture, food and drink, and a range of outdoor entertainment
May: Cinco de Mayo Celebration, taking place each year at the beginning of May, with a range of Mexican events and music
June: Juneteenth Celebration, held on June 19th, remembering the day when Texas slaves were freed in 1865
July: ArtHouston, with a variety of events taking place at more than 30 art galleries in the city of Houston
August: Houston International Jazz Festival, attracting many notable jazz artists and bands
October: Wings Over Houston Air Show, held each year at the beginning of October, with a number of spectacular displays and fun activities for all ages
November: Texas Championship American Pow Wow, lasting two days and featuring celebrations of the area's Native American culture
Many notable events are held in and around the city Houston every year, including open-air concerts, street entertainment, sporting festivals and religious festivities. Popular festivals in Houston include the following events.