38th Annual Art Car Parade

For its 38th year, the Houston Art Car Parade rolls through Downtown, with 250+ wild and creative vehicles delighting nearly 400,000 spectators. Pictured: "There's No Place Like Kolter" created by Kolter Elementary students. (Photo: Morris Malakoff) 

For its 38th year, the Houston Art Car Parade rolls through Downtown, with 250+ wild and creative vehicles delighting nearly 400,000 spectators. The parade kicks off on Allen Parkway at the I-45 overpass, loops around City Hall, and heads back out along Allen Parkway. The event is free to attend, with fans encouraged to arrive early to enjoy beverage and merchandise stations at the Lineup Party, plus food trucks, the HEB Kid Zone, entertainment, and more.

A VIP viewing party at Hermann Square offers front-row views, bites from top local chefs, cocktails, live entertainment, and reserved parking. VIP tickets start at $250.