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Pooches in the Park for EasterDallas Symphony Orchestra to give free concertEdited by Madelyn MillerIf you and your family are looking for something fun to do this Easter, attend the annual rite of spring, the 19th annual “Easter in The Park” at Lee Park, on Turtle Creek Boulevard, between Lemmon Avenue and North Hall Street. The event will be held on Easter Sunday, April 11, from 1 to 5 p.m. The event is such a big draw for the entire community that 8,000 to 12,000 people attend each year. Blankets, picnic baskets, music, family, children and dogs are in order at this day of fun in the sun. “Easter in The Park” benefits Turtle Creek Association, which has a primary focus of enhancing, preserving and protecting the Turtle Creek corridor. The festivities begin with the hilarious “Pooch Parade,” a parade and costume contest with more than 150 dogs vying for special awards and prizes. The entry fee for all dogs is $10.00. The award winners for “Small Dog,” “Large Dog,” “Owner/Pet Look-Alike” and “Best Dressed” get special prizes coveted each year. Registration for the “Pooch Parade” begins at 11 a.m. at the Turtle Creek Association tent on Turtle Creek Boulevard, between North Hall and Lemmon Avenue. The SPCA of Dallas will also bring more than 20 dogs that will be up for adoption and these dogs will lead the parade at 12:45 p.m., followed by the official “Pooch Parade” at 1 p.m. Jan Strimple will serve as Grand Marshal of the “Pooch Parade.” The Master of Ceremonies will be Mattie Roberts, host of the television program, “Mornings with Mattie” on TXCN-TV and television celebrity Chris Harrison, host of “The Bachelorette.” Celebrity Judges of the “Pooch Parade” to date include Rob Brinkley, Home design editor, PaperCity Magazine; Restaurateur Monica Greene; Realtor Joseph Gullotto; Tracy Anchor Hayes, editor of Fashion!Dallas, The Dallas Morning News; Radio host of KDGE-FM/102.1, Chris Jagger; Michael Jenkins, Executive Director of The Dallas Summer Musicals; Dallas City Councilwoman Veletta Forsythe Lill; Richard Baker, managing director, The Mansion on Turtle Creek; model Jan Strimple The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will perform for an hour with a selection of popular songs to fit everyone’s tastes at 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Food and beverages will be sold at concession booths. Sponsorships, pet entry fees and concessions provide a significant source of revenue for the various association projects. For more information on entering the Pooch Parade, call Turtle Creek Association at 972-380-7390. Seemingly larger than life, Dallas for many people personifies all things Texas. From flashy architecture to oversize automobiles this is a city living large. DALLAS CUISINE BEST MAP OF DALLAS Madelyn’s favorite restaurantsSeasons at the Four Seasons Resort and Spa in Irving Madelyn’s favorite Hole in the Wall and Hamburger places1.Lee Harvey’s . Bad neighborhood, good hamburgers. Half pound burger is just $5.50 including fries 2. The Loon 3.Stoneleigh P. Warning: They have this thing about not serving Ketchup. Bring your own or settle for BBQ sauce or mustard. Loud jukebox music and free magazines to read. |
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