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| Tower District Events 2010 | |
| Date: | Sunday, February 14, 2010 |
| Event Title: | Tower District Grand Mardi Gras Parade |
| Location: | Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
| Time: | Parade Starts at 1:00 p.m. |
| Description: | Themed floats, krewes, bands, and all sorts of merriment and |
| revelry! Celebrations throughout the Tower District. | |
| Contact: | (559) 497-8362 |
| Date: | March 4-13, 2010 |
| Event Title: | The Rogue Festival |
| Location: | Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
| Time: | Show times vary - see www.roguefestival.com for schedule |
| Description: | A local arts festival celebrating independent performers and artists. This annual |
| celebration is made up of theater, music, dance, film, performance art, | |
| puppetry, spoken word, storytelling, visual arts, and more! | |
| Contact: | (559) 709-1464 John |
| Date: | Saturday, April 10, 2010 |
| Event Title: | Tower Classic Car Show |
| Location: | Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Description: | Over 500 classic cars on display. Everything from hot rods |
| to vintage makes & models. Live music, food, and fun for the whole family! | |
| Contact: | (559) 497-8362 |
| Date: | April 16-18, 2010 |
| Event Title: | Fresno Filmworks Film Festival |
| Location: | Tower Theatre (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
| Time: | Film times vary |
| Description: | Three-day film festival featuring independent, experimental and foreign movies. |
| Contact: | Jim Piper (559) 227-8183 |
| Date: | Thursday, May 13, 2010 |
| Event Title: | Taste & Toast of the Tower |
| Location: | Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
| Time: | 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. |
| Description: | A walking tour of the Tower District offering food, product, and beverage |
| samplings at more than two dozen locations. Wine tastings at select locations. | |
| Contact: | (559) 497-8362 |
| Date: | Saturday, June 5, 2010 |
| Event Title: | Rainbow Pride Parade & Festival |
| Location: | Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
| Time: | 10 a.m. Parade, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Festival |
| Description: | A celebration of the GLBT community with floats, cars, |
| walking groups, singers and dancers. | |
| Contact: | (559) 486-3464 |
| Date: | Sunday, August 8, 2010 |
| Event Title: | Jamaica My Weekend Caribbean Music Celebration |
| Location: | Fresno, St. Therese Lawn (Floradora & Maroa Avenues) |
| Time: | 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. |
| Description: | Reggae and Caribbean music, arts and crafts booths, |
| Jamaican food, children's activities, and the famous | |
| Beverage Oasis. | |
| Contact: | (559) 497-8362 |
| Date: | September 16-20, 2010 |
| Event Title: | Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival |
| Location: | Fresno, Tower Theatre (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
| Time: | Film times vary |
| Description: | One of the largest gay and lesbian film festivals in the U.S. |
| A celebration of gay and lesbian cinema and a premiere cultural event. | |
| Contact: | (559) 497-8362 |
| Date: | Sunday, September 26, 2010 |
| Event Title: | Central Valley Craft Brewers Oktoberfest |
| Location: | Fresno, Behind Tower Theatre (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
| Time: | Noon to 5:00 p.m. |
| Description: | Taste samples from dozens of micro-breweries and local wineries and learn |
| how they are produced from the brewers and vintners, themselves. Plus, live | |
| music, food and product vendors. | |
| Contact: | (559) 497-8362 |
| Date: | Saturday, October 30, 2010 |
| Event Title: | Pooch Parade, Canine Carnival & Costume Contest |
| Location: | Fresno, Behind Tower Theatre (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
| Time: | 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
| Description: | Prizes for Best Dog Costume, Best Dog/Owner Costume Combo, |
| Cutest Dog, and Ugliest Dog. Dog-oriented booths, canine entertainers | |
| and demonstrations, Beer & Bone Garden and lots of furry fun! | |
| Contact: | (559) 497-8362 |
| Date: | Friday, December 10, 2010 |
| Event Title: | Holiday Fun in the Tower |
| Location: | Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
| Time: | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. |
| Description: | Be serenaded by carolers while enjoying dinner at your favorite |
| Tower restaurant. Take a free ride on a holiday pedicab through | |
| the neighborhood. Visit Santa in front of the Tower Theatre. | |
| Contact: | (559) 497-8362 |
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