 Friday, April 22-Sunday, April 24
Celebrate the fun, festive, family atmosphere of Grand Prairie with free live music featuring Granger Smith with Earl Dibbles Jr., Prophets and Outlaws, the Tejas Brothers, Double Ace, Jolie Holliday, Matt Kimbrow Band, Cody Canada and the Departed, Los Lobos and so much more!
- Carnival
- Stunt shows
- Kidzone and more!
Visit mainstreetfest.com
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Get Fit 5K and Chase the Chiefs
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 Runners, joggers and walkers, sign up for the 2nd Annual Run for Shelter 5K and "Chase the Chiefs" 1-Mile Fun Run, Saturday, April 23. Proceeds from the run will benefit Lifeline Shelter for Families Inc. and Get Fit GP health initiatives.
8 a.m. - The event will kick off with kids and adults running with both Grand Prairie Police and Fire chiefs during the "Chase the Chiefs" 1-Mile Fun Run.
8:30 a.m. - The 5K will start at the corner of Main and Center Street. Enjoy GetFitGP partner booths and give-aways, music, a warm up with Camp Gladiator and awards after the run!
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Public Meeting: Water Audit Results
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Public Meeting: Water Audit Results
Thursday, April 21
6:30 p.m., City Hall, 317 College St.
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 Don't miss fresh produce, baked goods, salsas, dips, eggs, honey, candles and more at the Farmers Market.
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
120 W. Main St. in downtown Grand Prairie.
More info.
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration
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 Saturday, April 30
Parade: 10 a.m.
Event: noon-6 p.m.
City Hall Campus
317 College St.
Free entertainment, festival foods, bounce houses and more.
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Election Information for May 7, 2016
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The following will be on the ballot for the city of Grand Prairie General Election on May 7, 2016:
Council Member, District 4, for a three-year term
- Richard J. Fregoe
- John Lopez
Only registered voters in District 4 are eligible to vote in this election.
Ron Jensen (Mayor) and Jim Swafford (Council Member, District 2) were both unopposed and were declared elected at the March 1, 2016 City Council Meeting.
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Host a Student Athlete this Summer
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The Great Southwest Collegiate League (GSWCL) invites families of Grand Prairie and surrounding communities to host league players in their home for two months out of the during the 2016 summer season.
As a host family, you can build relationships with quality student-athletes who understand the values of hard work, determination and family involvement.
Your child will have the opportunity to be mentored by a college player in the important fundamentals of the game, the rigorous training side of the game and the mental approach to the game they all enjoy.
In addition, the GSWCL will provide your family with a food stipend for the summer and a complimentary season ticket package to all GSWCL games and all home games for the Texas AirHogs in 2016.
For more information, contac
t the GSWCL at 817-694-5132 or fill out the Host Family Form on the
GSWCL website
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AirHogs Baseball Home Opener May 23
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Don't miss AirHogs Baseball beginning Monday, May 23 at AirHogs Ballpark, 1600 Lone Star Parkway.
May 23-25: AirHogs vs. Fargo-Moorhead Red Hawks
Monday, May 23 - Buy 2 tickets, get 2 with coupon
Tuesday, May 24-Wednesday, May 25 - Suite tickets for $8 and GPISD day
May 27-29: AirHogs vs. Laredo Lemurs
Friday, May 27 - Family 4 pack for $40 includes 4 hot dogs, 4 soft drinks, 4 chips and 4 tickets
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Wednesday, May 25, 6 p.m.
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Sign Up for Rain Barrel Class
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Learn how to make a rain barrel and begin recycling water for your landscape at the "Make it and Take It Rainwater Barrel Class."
Saturday, May 21, 9-11 a.m.
Market Square, 120 W. Main St.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited. $40 for Grand Prairie residents and $55 for non-Grand Prairie residents. Fee includes a 55-gallon barrel and supplies.
To register, call 972-237-8377 no later than Friday, May 13.
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Low-Cost Pet Vaccinations
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Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.-noon
Saturday, May 28, 3-5 p.m.
Prairie Paws Animal Adoption Center, 2222 W. Warrior Trail
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Watch for Roadway Flooding
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During periods of heavy rainfall, the City of Grand Prairie's street drainage crew is on-call 24-hours and inspects roadways to monitor flooding. City crews use barricades to close roads that are inundated with water and to discourage traffic from driving through these areas.
Stay away from high water areas. A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away a small car, while 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles
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Pipeline Monthly Newsletter
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The Pipeline water bill newsletter mails out monthly to residents who receive paper water bills. The newsletter is filled with city news and events. To view the Pipeline water bill newsletter online, go to
gptx.org/pipeline.
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Thursday, April 21-Saturday, April 23
7:05 p.m., Lone Star Park
1000 Lone Star Parkway
972-263-RACE
lonestarpark.com
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Friday, April 22-
Sunday, April 24
Main Street Fest
City Hall Plaza and Market Square
972-237-810o
GrandFunGP.com |
Read, Play and Learn in the Park
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| Friday, April 22 5:30-6:30 p.m.
McFalls Park, 1501 S. Carrier Parkway
Storytime, songs and learning through play.
972-237-5700
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Saturday, April 23
8 a.m.-2 p.m., Market Square
120 W. Main St.
972-237-4599
gptx.org/farmersmarket |
| Get Fit 5K Run for Shelter and Chase the Chiefs |
| Saturday, April 23 8 a.m., First United Methodist Grand Prairie and Market Square
972-237-8100
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| Saturday, April 23 8-11 a.m., parking area between The Summit and Public Safety building, 2975 Esplanade
$5 per box, $10 for 3 boxes
Arrive early, event ends at 11 a.m. or when the truck is full.
Sponsored by the Grand Prairie Crime Commission
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Tax Free Weekend for Emergency Preparation Supplies
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| Saturday, April 23-Monday, April 25 Tax Free Weekend for Emergency Preparation Supplies
Save money while buying supplies needed in case of disaster.
More info.
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Thoroughbred Horse Racing
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Sunday, April 24
2:05 p.m., Lone Star Park
1000 Lone Star Parkway
972-263-RACE, lonestarpark.com
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Growing Healthy Habits - Exercise Body & Mind
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| Friday, April 29 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Parkland's E. Carlyle Smith Jr. Health Center
801 Conover Dr.
972-237-5770
gptx.org/library
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| Saturday, April 30 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Market Square
120 W. Main St.
gptx.org/farmersmarket
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration
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| Saturday, April 30 City Hall Campus
317 College St.
Parade begins at 10 a.m.
Free entertainment:
noon-6 p.m.
972-237-8100
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Planning and Zoning Commission
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| Monday, May 2 6:30 p.m.
City Hall - City Council Chambers
972-237-8255
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| Tuesday, May 3 6:30 p.m., City Hall -
City Council Chambers
317 College St.
972-237-8035
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Growing Healthy Habits - All About the Mouth
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| Friday, May 6 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Parkland's E. Carlyle Smith Jr. Health Center
801 Conover Dr.
972-237-5770
gptx.org/library
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Thoroughbred Horse Racing
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Friday, May 6
7:05 p.m.
Saturday, May 7
2:05 p.m.
Lone Star Park
1000 Lone Star Parkway
972-263-RACE
lonestarpark.com |
| Saturday, May 7 972-237-8035
gptx.org/elections
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Saturday, May 7
Homemade crafts, jewelry, art, woodwork, lawn art and more
8 a.m.-2 p.m., Market Square
120 W. Main St.
972-237-4599
gptx.org/farmersmarket
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