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Published on January 17, 2025
Fort Worth Set for Chilly Celebrations with Stock Show and MLK Day Parades Amid Tightened SecuritySource: City of Forth Worth, Texas

A duo of parades is set to paint the town with history and heritage, but in a stroke of typical Texas irony, they're arriving with a side of frostbite-inducing weather. First up on the docket is the Fort Worth Stock Show’s All Western Parade kicking off at 11 a.m. tomorrow in downtown Fort Worth. Expect to see a cornucopia of horses and livestock – because it's all hooves and no exhaust pipes with zero motorized vehicles allowed. As Fort Worth's city announcement advises, temperatures will hover in the lower 40s during the event.

Following up next Monday, Jan. 20, at the same 11 a.m. start time, is Fort Worth’s 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade. This homage to the civil rights leader will roll out from 12th and Commerce streets, near the Fort Worth Convention Center, and make its way to Sundance Square, with floats, classic cars, and walking groups in tow. But get ready to shiver – the forecast is calling for temperatures in the 20s with wind chill plunging feels-like temps to the low teens.

For anyone planning to brave the cold, city officials recommend wearing multiple layers and drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Accessorize with a hat, gloves, and scarf for maximum warmth. For those needing a brief respite from the bitter air, downtown hotels like Sheraton and Omni will be opening up their public spaces for parade-goers seeking to thaw out.