Holidays /tags/holidays Holidays en-US Copyright Tue, 13 May 2025 13:39:16 GMT Remembering the ones who served: Where to take part in Memorial Day in North Texas /arts-culture/2025-05-13/memorial-day-events-north-texas Honor the brave military members who died fighting for our freedom. Here are eight ways to observe Memorial Day in Dallas-Fort Worth. Tue, 13 May 2025 13:39:16 GMT /arts-culture/2025-05-13/memorial-day-events-north-texas Alyson Rodriguez | The Dallas Morning News Celebrate your mom on Mother’s Day at one of these special events /arts-culture/2025-04-24/mothers-day-events-dallas-fort-worth Here are six places in Dallas-Fort Worth to take your mom on Mother’s Day. Enjoy comedy shows, movie screenings, and more. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:05:57 GMT /arts-culture/2025-04-24/mothers-day-events-dallas-fort-worth Alyson Rodriguez | The Dallas Morning News Fiesta time: Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Dallas-Fort Worth /arts-culture/2025-04-22/cinco-de-mayo-dallas-fort-worth Here’s a look at a handful of fiestas across North Texas, including the annual Dallas Cinco de Mayo Parade in Oak Cliff. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:29:31 GMT /arts-culture/2025-04-22/cinco-de-mayo-dallas-fort-worth Alyson Rodriguez | The Dallas Morning News Fort Worth official wants to make Cesar Chavez Day a paid holiday. It would cost $3.4M /government/2025-04-16/fort-worth-official-wants-to-make-cesar-chavez-day-a-paid-holiday-it-would-cost-3-4m In an effort to honor Latino history and further representation across the city, Fort Worth City Council member Carlos Flores wants to make Cesar Chavez Day a paid holiday for all city employees. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:48:44 GMT /government/2025-04-16/fort-worth-official-wants-to-make-cesar-chavez-day-a-paid-holiday-it-would-cost-3-4m Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report Denton in works to become the official Halloween Capital of Texas /arts-culture/2025-04-11/denton-in-works-to-become-the-official-halloween-capital-of-texas After the success of the first 31 days of Denton Halloween last year, the city now wants to be the premier destination for Halloween enthusiasts in the state. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:40:54 GMT /arts-culture/2025-04-11/denton-in-works-to-become-the-official-halloween-capital-of-texas Alyson Rodriguez | The Dallas Morning News Shamrocks and a pot o’ fun: Greenville St. Patrick’s Day parade marks Irish extravaganza /arts-culture/2025-03-04/shamrocks-and-a-pot-o-fun-greenville-st-patricks-day-parade-marks-irish-extravaganza Here’s what to know about the Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival on Greenville Avenue, plus other St. Paddy’s events across North Texas. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-03-04/shamrocks-and-a-pot-o-fun-greenville-st-patricks-day-parade-marks-irish-extravaganza Alyson Rodriguez | The Dallas Morning News Celebrate Women’s History Month with events across Dallas-Fort Worth /arts-culture/2025-03-04/celebrate-womens-history-month-with-events-across-dallas-fort-worth Here’s a look at Women’s History Month events in Mesquite and other communities across North Texas. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:11:12 GMT /arts-culture/2025-03-04/celebrate-womens-history-month-with-events-across-dallas-fort-worth Alyson Rodriguez | The Dallas Morning News 'It's like a cinnamon roll that's ready to party': King cake comes to ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº /arts-culture/2025-02-28/its-like-a-cinnamon-roll-thats-ready-to-party-king-cake-comes-to-kera What's a King cake? Morning Edition host Andrew Garcia and ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº producer Therese Powell dive into this staple of Mardi Gras celebrations. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:01:10 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-28/its-like-a-cinnamon-roll-thats-ready-to-party-king-cake-comes-to-kera Therese Powell, Andrew Garcia What to know about D-FW’s largest Holi Mela celebration /arts-culture/2025-02-28/what-to-know-about-d-fws-largest-holi-mela-celebration Dallas Festival of Colors at SouthFork Ranch is now in its 15th year. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-28/what-to-know-about-d-fws-largest-holi-mela-celebration Travis Pinson | The Dallas Morning News Kick up your heels at the North Texas Irish Festival /arts-culture/2025-02-25/kick-up-your-heels-at-the-north-texas-irish-festival The 3-day event at Dallas’ Fair Park celebrates Celtic music, dance and culture. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-25/kick-up-your-heels-at-the-north-texas-irish-festival Therese Powell