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Main Street Drag spreads Houston art car parade across city locations

HOUSTON — More than 100 elaborately decorated vehicles traveled across Houston, Texas, on Thursday morning, April 10, 2026, as part of the 39th Annual Art Car Parade’s Main Street Drag, a community outreach initiative designed to bring the festival experience directly to residents unable to attend in person. The event began at 9:00 AM CDT at the Orange Show World Headquarters, located at 2334 Gulf Terminal Drive, with participating vehicles arriving on-site by 8:30 AM CDT. Organized by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, the program extends the reach of one of Houston’s most recognizable cultural events by delivering art and interaction to locations such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and developmental care facilities throughout the city. The Main Street Drag operates as a series of smaller, mobile parades, allowing artists to engage directly with audiences in more intimate settings. Participants not only showcased their uniquely designed vehicles but also shared insights into their creative process, inspirations, and construction techniques. These interactions provided educational value while fostering a sense of connection and accessibility, particularly for individuals with limited mobility or health constraints. As part of the broader Houston Art Car Festival, now in its 39th year, the initiative reflects the city’s commitment to public art and community inclusion. The festival itself has grown into a major cultural attraction, drawing artists and visitors from across the United States and beyond, but the Main Street Drag ensures that its impact extends beyond traditional parade routes. By bringing creativity directly into community spaces, the event highlights the role of art in enhancing well-being and civic engagement, reinforcing Houston’s reputation as a hub for innovative public art and cultural outreach.

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09 Apr 2026 17:20 PM

Main Street Drag spreads Houston art car parade across city locations

HOUSTON — More than 100 elaborately decorated vehicles traveled across Houston, Texas, on Thursday morning, April 10, 2026, as part of the 39th Annual Art Car Parade’s Main Street Drag, a community outreach initiative designed to bring the festival experience directly to residents unable to attend in person. The event began at 9:00 AM CDT at the Orange Show World Headquarters, located at 2334 Gulf Terminal Drive, with participating vehicles arriving on-site by 8:30 AM CDT. Organized by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, the program extends the reach of one of Houston’s most recognizable cultural events by delivering art and interaction to locations such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and developmental care facilities throughout the city. The Main Street Drag operates as a series of smaller, mobile parades, allowing artists to engage directly with audiences in more intimate settings. Participants not only showcased their uniquely designed vehicles but also shared insights into their creative process, inspirations, and construction techniques. These interactions provided educational value while fostering a sense of connection and accessibility, particularly for individuals with limited mobility or health constraints. As part of the broader Houston Art Car Festival, now in its 39th year, the initiative reflects the city’s commitment to public art and community inclusion. The festival itself has grown into a major cultural attraction, drawing artists and visitors from across the United States and beyond, but the Main Street Drag ensures that its impact extends beyond traditional parade routes. By bringing creativity directly into community spaces, the event highlights the role of art in enhancing well-being and civic engagement, reinforcing Houston’s reputation as a hub for innovative public art and cultural outreach.

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Asbury Park prepares for 17th annual zombie walk this Saturday

The streets of Asbury Park are once again set to be overrun by the undead, as the 17th annual Asbury Park Zombie Walk takes place this Saturday. What started as a quirky idea has now grown into one of the city’s most anticipated community events, drawing participants and spectators from across New Jersey and beyond. Each year, thousands of people gather to transform themselves into zombies, complete with costumes, makeup, and theatrical performances, all while moving together in an orde

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03 Oct 2025 16:29 PM

Asbury Park prepares for 17th annual zombie walk this Saturday

The streets of Asbury Park are once again set to be overrun by the undead, as the 17th annual Asbury Park Zombie Walk takes place this Saturday. What started as a quirky idea has now grown into one of the city’s most anticipated community events, drawing participants and spectators from across New Jersey and beyond. Each year, thousands of people gather to transform themselves into zombies, complete with costumes, makeup, and theatrical performances, all while moving together in an orde

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Bravazo Peruvian Restaurant Opens On Main Street In Pleasanton With Breakfast & Empanadas

Bravazo, the highly rated Peruvian spot named after a slang word for “excellent,” has opened a new home at 428 Main Street in downtown Pleasanton. The move follows a popular run inside Passion Pastry on Bernal Avenue, and early diners say the Main Street space lives up to the name with friendly service and crowd-pleasing plates. Founded by Lucho Blanco, Bravazo draws on family recipes and the flavors he g

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05 Sep 2025 11:17 AM

Bravazo Peruvian Restaurant Opens On Main Street In Pleasanton With Breakfast & Empanadas

Bravazo, the highly rated Peruvian spot named after a slang word for “excellent,” has opened a new home at 428 Main Street in downtown Pleasanton. The move follows a popular run inside Passion Pastry on Bernal Avenue, and early diners say the Main Street space lives up to the name with friendly service and crowd-pleasing plates. Founded by Lucho Blanco, Bravazo draws on family recipes and the flavors he g

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Taylor Woman Killed in Crosswalk Crash on Main Street

A fatal pedestrian crash has claimed the life of a 59-year-old woman in Taylor, Texas, marking the city’s first deadly traffic incident of 2025. The tragic collision occurred on June 5 around 4:03 p.m. in the 3700 block of North Main Street. According to a preliminary report by the Taylor Police Department, a black 2013 Subaru driven by 22-year-old Brynn Trovinger of Jarrell failed to yield the right of way while entering the intersection and struck Ramo

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06 Jun 2025 02:20 AM

Taylor Woman Killed in Crosswalk Crash on Main Street

A fatal pedestrian crash has claimed the life of a 59-year-old woman in Taylor, Texas, marking the city’s first deadly traffic incident of 2025. The tragic collision occurred on June 5 around 4:03 p.m. in the 3700 block of North Main Street. According to a preliminary report by the Taylor Police Department, a black 2013 Subaru driven by 22-year-old Brynn Trovinger of Jarrell failed to yield the right of way while entering the intersection and struck Ramo

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Hot Rod Row, BMX Bike Fest to Take Over Pleasanton

Pleasanton is revving up for a weekend packed with horsepower and high-flying tricks as Main Street transforms into a hub of automotive and stunt excitement. On Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., over 200 classic and hot rod cars will line Main Street for the annual Hot Rod Row, part of the city’s First Weekends on Main celebration. Main Street will be closed to all vehicle traffic starting Friday at 4 p

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06 Jun 2025 01:51 AM

Hot Rod Row, BMX Bike Fest to Take Over Pleasanton

Pleasanton is revving up for a weekend packed with horsepower and high-flying tricks as Main Street transforms into a hub of automotive and stunt excitement. On Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., over 200 classic and hot rod cars will line Main Street for the annual Hot Rod Row, part of the city’s First Weekends on Main celebration. Main Street will be closed to all vehicle traffic starting Friday at 4 p

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Main Street Drag spreads Houston art car parade across city locations

Main Street Drag spreads Houston art car parade across city locations

Asbury Park prepares for 17th annual zombie walk this Saturday

Asbury Park prepares for 17th annual zombie walk this Saturday

Bravazo Peruvian Restaurant Opens On Main Street In Pleasanton With Breakfast & Empanadas

Bravazo Peruvian Restaurant Opens On Main Street In Pleasanton With Breakfast & Empanadas

Taylor Woman Killed in Crosswalk Crash on Main Street

Taylor Woman Killed in Crosswalk Crash on Main Street

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Main Street Drag spreads Houston art car parade across city locations

Main Street Drag spreads Houston art car parade across city locations

Asbury Park prepares for 17th annual zombie walk this Saturday

Asbury Park prepares for 17th annual zombie walk this Saturday

Bravazo Peruvian Restaurant Opens On Main Street In Pleasanton With Breakfast & Empanadas

Bravazo Peruvian Restaurant Opens On Main Street In Pleasanton With Breakfast & Empanadas

Taylor Woman Killed in Crosswalk Crash on Main Street

Taylor Woman Killed in Crosswalk Crash on Main Street

Hot Rod Row, BMX Bike Fest to Take Over Pleasanton

Hot Rod Row, BMX Bike Fest to Take Over Pleasanton

Rodri Wins Ballon d'Or as Real Madrid Boycotts Ceremony

Finance Ministry to Review Windfall Tax on Fuel Exports as Crude Prices Stabilize

Nepal Objects to India-China Kailash Yatra Route via Lipulekh

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