Dash for the Beads is an annual chip-timed 5k run, 1-mile walk and family festival that coincides with Mardi Gras. All net proceeds support various Oak Cliff organizations that promote physical fitness, healthy eating and arts programs. This year we will again be joining forces with the Go Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade. Both events will be held The Good Space Dash for the Beads is already one of the largest social gatherings in Oak Cliff and now we’re getting even bigger!The 15th annual Good Space Dash for the Beads will join forces with the Go Oak Cliff Mardi Gras parade, when both events will beheld back-to-back on Sunday, February 11, 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity to promote your business to literally thousands of Oak 10:30am – Fun Run/1 mile 11:00am – Dash for the Beads 5k 12:45pm – Awards announced. 1:00pm – Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade | DJ ends. Awards 1st, 2nd, 3rd for both male and female in these categories Overall Ages: 12 and under 13-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ Join us for the 2025 Oak Cliff Mardi Gras parade on Sunday, March 2nd! The parade will kick off at 1:00 p.m. CST and will run along Davis Street from Nova (near Kessler Theater) down Davis. This must-see Oak Cliff tradition is sure to be filled with floats, music, and colorful costumes. Important Dates. EVENT Details for Sunday, March 2, 2025. 9:30am – Registration, packet pickup, bars open, etc. 10:00am – DJ starts. 10:30am – Fun Run/1 mile 23rd ANNUAL KREWE OF BARKUS PARADE Far from a run-of-the-mill Mardi Gras parade, this family-friendly event in McKinney features dozens of costumed pooches and promises to be a spectacle of From parades to crawfish boils, this is your guide to celebrating Mardi Gras 2025 in Dallas. Go Oak Cliff. March 2. The annual Dash for the Beads 5k run is back on Sunday, March. Compete in your Run off those King Cakes. March 2 @ 9AM. Mark your calendars! The annual Dash for Beads 5K is teaming up with the Go Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade to bring you a day of fitness and fun in Oak Cliff on February 11th. The day starts off at 9 am with a 5K run, or for those who prefer a slower pace, a one-mile walk through the picturesque Kessler Park. DALLAS (KDAF) — The Village Main Street will transform into Bourbon Street West with street entertainment, live music, crowd games, and food and drink specials for Mardi Gras — complete with a From parades to crawfish boils, this is your guide to celebrating Mardi Gras 2024 in Dallas. The annual Dash for the Beads 5k run is back on Sunday, February 11. Compete in your age bracket Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade 2025 happening at Go Oak Cliff, 409 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208-4658, United States on Sun Mar 02 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm Mardi Gras beads and swag; Entry to the event; $40 Crawdaddy Package Includes: A 1 lb. platter from the low country boil including crawfish, corn, and potatoes (2) drink tickets for custom hurricane cocktails at participating venues; Mardi Gras beads and swag; Entry to the event; Take home a piece of the celebration with a Mardi Gras T-shirt! Forerunner 5K & Firewalker Fun Run Dallas, Texas. 01 Mar 25 $47.64 - $63.54 View Event Mardi Gras Magic (Tyler, TX) Tyler, Texas. 23 Mar 25 Far from a run-of-the-mill Mardi Gras parade, this family-friendly event in McKinney features dozens of costumed pooches and promises to be a spectacle of canines and creativity. Although Mardi Gras is traditionally celebrated in the heart of New Orleans, North Texas has found a way to bring the best parts of the holiday up to Dallas. Food and drink specials will run Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade 2025 at Go Oak Cliff, 409 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208-4658, United States on Sun Mar 02 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm Station 4, Dallas: 02 Mar 2025: 22nd Annual Mardi Gras Gumbo Party: Poor David's Pub, Dallas: 02 Mar 2025: 2025 Dash For The Beads presented by Good Space: NOMAD Grills, Dallas: 04 Mar 2025: Nanette Lees Phat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party: TK's, Dallas: 04 Mar 2025: Mardi Gras on Midway Fat Tuesday Ekko: Ekko Lounge, Dallas: 04 Mar 2025: Fat Tuesday Here's where all the Mardi Gras specials are happening in Dallas: 11 am-10 pm or until they run out. The Star in Frisco is celebrating Mardi Gras with a bar crawl, live music, and exclusive The Village Dallas will host Mardi Gras on Main Street this weekend. The event will run from 12–7 pm and admission is free, although distillery tours are $15 and should be booked in advance. Dash for the Beads, an annual event coinciding with Mardi Gras, brings together a vibrant 5K run and a 1-mile walk in Dallas. Scheduled for Sunday, March 2, 2025, the day unfolds in tandem with the Go Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade, creating a festive atmosphere.
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