Special Events

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2010 Special Events

 

MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION

Lake Dallas Main Street is transformed into Denton County’s only Mardi Gras Celebration on Fat Tuesday.  A Mardi Gras parade travels through downtown and the Lake Dallas City Hall parking lot features a New Orleans style party with authentic Cajun food, live music from the N’Awlins Gumbo Kings, and a kidzone featuring pony rides, a giant inflatable obstacle course and slide, rock climbing wall, face painting, balloon sculpting and more!  There are also contests for kids and adults alike for cash prizes!  Businesses on Main Street area also open for the event. 

 

LAKE CITIES 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Saturday, July 3rd, from 9 am – 10 pm, City Park of Lake Dallas is filled with free 4th of July festivities!  Festivities include an old-fashioned parade, kid’s games, a giant water slide, inflatables, contests, great food, art/craft booths and live entertainment.  The 4th annual Lake Cities Idol Competition will also take place!  Eleven Hundred Springs is the headliner band for the 4th consecutive year and after they finish, a spectacular fireworks show tops off the celebration. 

WATERFEST AT WILLOW GROVE

Waterfest at Willow Grove Park is a weekend filled with free kid’s activities, live entertainment, outdoor recreation activities & exhibitors, the SuperCourse Nationals Jet Ski Racing Competition, contests, live bands and great vendors!  Ridin’ Rails professional wakeboarders also put on a great show and offer free lessons. 

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

Family-friendly games, prizes, candy, and hay rides through downtown Lake Dallas are all open to trick-or-treaters on Oct. 29th from 4-6 pm at Lake Dallas City Hall.  During this same time, numerous local businesses in Lake Dallas and some set up at City Hall give kids a safe option for gathering candy on Halloween. 

                          

SHOP LAKE DALLAS

Shop Lake Dallas a program sponsored by the Economic Development Corporation designed to reward participants for shopping and dining in Lake Dallas. By making a purchase at any of the the participating businesses through the month of November the buyer may fill out an enter and win form andenter in a drawing to win a grand prize! We've given away an Iphone, trip for four, and cash! For more information or if you are a Lake Dallas business who wants to participate in 2010 please click the Shop Lake Dallas link above! Don't miss out on the fun and rewards of staying local to Shop Lake Dallas and win BIG!  

 

HOLIDAY LIGHTING CELEBRATION  

Each year at Lake Dallas City Hall, the holidays are celebrated with the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas Tree, live music, kid’s crafts and free pictures with Santa.  This family-friendly event also features the Main St. Stroll. Event Attendees are invited to take a stroll down Main St. and enjoy treats from Main St. businesses while they decide which business or booth displays the holiday spirit the best and deserves their vote! 

 



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