For the 39th year, 250 colorful, creative works of art on wheels will take over Houston as 300,000 fans cheer them on from the sidelines. The parade officially begins at the intersection of Dallas and Bagby Streets (on Allen Parkway) heading into Downtown before circling City Hall and heading outbound onto Allen Parkway out of Downtown until dispersing at Waugh Drive. Prior to the parade, the Kids Creative Zone will be open at Sam Houston Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The VIPit Party and Benefit takes place 12-4 p.m. at Hermann Square at City Hall.

Festivities for the parade start at 11 a.m.; parade rolls at 2 p.m.