City of Fort Worth, TX

01/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/16/2025 17:35

It's parade time in Fort Worth!

It's parade time in Fort Worth!

Published on January 16, 2025

Two upcoming parades celebrate the rich heritage and traditions of Fort Worth. Residents and visitors who plan to participate in these events should prepare for extremely cold weather that is forecast for North Texas this weekend.

Fort Worth Stock Show Parade

The Fort Worth Stock Show's All Western Parade is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, in downtown Fort Worth. Thousands of spectators line the streets of downtown Cowtown to watch this spectacular annual event. Plenty of horses and other livestock can be seen - but no motorized vehicles are allowed.

Learn more online.

Parade weather: Temperatures in Fort Worth are forecast to be in the lower 40s during Saturday's parade.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade

Fort Worth's 40th annual tribute to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. steps off at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20. Hosted by the Greater Fort Worth Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Committee, the parade and rally will feature floats, classic cars and walking groups as the community celebrates King and remembers his dream.

The parade begins at 12th and Commerce streets, on the east side of the Fort Worth Convention Center, and moves toward the rally site in Sundance Square.

Learn more online.

Parade weather: Temperatures at parade time are expected to be in the 20s, and winds will put the feels-like temperatures in the low teens.

Thinking about heading out to see the parades? Check the organizers' websites before you leave home to confirm any last-minute changes.

Weather and security precautions

Weather: To prepare for the chilly temperatures, parade participants and viewers are encouraged to dress in multiple layers and stay hydrated. And don't forget a hat, gloves and a scarf. Hotels along the parade routes, including the Sheraton and Omni, have offered to make their public spaces available to parade-goers who need a warmup.

Security: In light of recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, extra precautions will be in place during both upcoming parades. These may include additional street and sidewalk barricades, more law enforcement personnel in the footprint of the parades, and other efforts that likely will not be noticed by parade-goers. Remember: If you see something, say something.