2008 Tower District Events
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| Date: | Thursday, May 15, 2008 |
| 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 7, 2008 |
| Event Title: | Pride Parade & Festival |
| Location: | Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
| Time: | Parade at 10 AM Festival 11 - 3PM |
| Description: | A celebration of the GLBT community with floats, cars |
| walking groups, singers and dancers. | |
| Contact: | (559) 486-3464 |
| Date: | Sunday, August 10, 2008 |
| 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 17-21, 2008 |
| 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: | October 25, 2008 |
| Event Title: | Pooch Parade & Canine Costume Contest |
| Location: | Fresno, Behind Tower Theatre (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
| Time: | 1-5 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: | December 12 |
| Event Title: | Holiday Fun in the Tower |
| Location: | Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
| Time: | 6-8 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 |
Tinsel | Jamaica My Weekend | Mardi Gras Parade | Tower Criterium | Taste & Toast of the Tower