The announcement has finally come: Art cars are back. The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art will host the long-awaited 35th Annual Houston Art Car Parade Weekend, presented by Team Gillman. Vehicles, bicycles, rollerbladers — anything with a wheel — will take over H-town this week following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Wednesday, the organization will present a lecture and film depicting immersive and visionary art with David Best at 6:30 p.m. at the Art Car Museum, 140 Heights Boulevard.On Thursday, get ready for the Main Street Drag at 9 a.m.
Celebrating 35 years, the Houston Art Car Parade Weekend actually starts Wednesday and rolls through Sunday.Saturday is the big day. It includes a Starting Line Party at 11 a.m. at Allen Parkway and Heiner Street. Live music, food, drinks, and some great sponsor activations are in store for guests. A Kids Zone will open at Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby, featuring an array of creative activities for both kids and adults alike.
"Part of what makes the Art Car Parade so special is how it can represent all the amazing facets of the city of Houston, which is an incredibly diverse and talented matrix of communities. We're absolutely thrilled and honored that he said yes. We choose every year for the Grand Marshal somebody who represents the spirit of our city and this spirit of taking a chance on the creative act," Pace said.