May Events and Festivals
This is a guide to the Houston events and festivals that take place this month. Add these to your calendar of things to do.
Art Car Weekend
One of the events that makes Houston so Houston-y, the Art Car Weekend, highlighted by the Art Car Parade, showcases some of the wildest rides this side of Mad Max. More than a quarter of a million people take this in each year.
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Palestine Film Festival
The Houston Palestine Film Festival was established in 2006. It prides itself on bringing "Houston another year of great films and thoughtful discussion." In 2009, the HPFF won the Houston Press Best of Houston award for Best Film Festival.
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Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Oh yeah. Cinco De Mayo is a proper good time for parade, mariachi band and ethnic food enthusiasts. It’s held at the Miller Outdoor Theater. Thumbs up for this.
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Galveston Historic Homes Tour
This is a fun little tour showcasing some of Galveston’s most appealing privately owned residences. Of course, if you’re not able to see this in person, you can always see it online.
See the Galveston Historic Homes Tour
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Asian/Pacific American Heritage Festival
Again, just like it sounds: a festival celebrating the Asian/Pacific American Heritage culture. If anyone were ever to argue how international Houston has grown to be, simply point them to our stellar lineup of international festivals.
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Pasadena Strawberry Festival
All things strawberry are celebrated here. And on top of that, you’ll find bar-b-que, a mud volleyball tournament(!) and even more live entertainment. Although, if a plate of bar-b-que and a couple matches of mud volleyball don’t do it for you, I’m not sure anything will.
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