Trophies are awarded to teams preparing the best dish in each category (brisket, chicken, pork and spare ribs) as well as an overall winner.
The sweet aroma drifts over the Houston metropolis, drawing crowds like bees to honey. The World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest is three days of cooking, competition, eating and dancing. Let Us Entertain You started in 1971 in order to 'keep the party going' for individuals returning from Mardi Gras in New Orleans.The weekend following Fat Tuesday was designated LUEY Weekend. The two-week celebration is best known for its lavish parades held on the streets of the city's historic downtown and beachfront. Mardi Gras! Galveston is the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, attracting more than 300,000 attendees annually. This annual parade celebrating the civil rights leader marches through the heart of Houston and draws more than 300,000 supporters from around the nation. Brown Convention Center, has steadily grown to attract more than 20,000 entrants from around the world and 200,000 spectators. This annual 26.2, 13.1 and 3.1 mile run, which begins and ends at Downtown’s George R. This is your roadmap to annual LGBT events and LGBT-friendly events citywide for 2018.Īlso be sure to check the regular calendar for what's happening in the months ahead!