Tour de Paris Celebrates 25th Year
Lance Armstrong may have pedaled past Paris' most prominent landmarks during his many Tour de France victories, but not even the triumphant Texan has cycled past the sight of a crimson cowboy hat perched atop an Eiffel Tower replica that greets the riders arriving at the Lamar County city dubbed the "Second Largest Paris in the World" for an annual race for first place in the Tour de Paris.
Piling pancakes on their plate, participants fill up on carbs at an all you can eat breakfast before strapping on their helmets and heading for the starting line. Approximately 800 riders will get it in gear for the 15k, 40k, 70k and 100k races, which takes the amateur athletes through the city's historic downtown.
Riders who aren't tuckered out by the exertion can tuck in to a post-race repast of hamburgers and fruit smoothies.
When: July 18, 2009 (staggered races begin at 8 a.m.)
Where: The race begins and ends at Love Civic Center in Paris.
For more information:Labels: Festivals, July Festivals, Paris
posted by Grace Sydney @ 11:24 AM
Palo Duro Canyon State Park Celebrates 75th Anniversary
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 233rd year of independence this 4th of July weekend, one of America's most beloved landmarks will also mark a milestone. Deemed the "Grand Canyon of Texas, " the Panhandle paradise of Palo Duro Canyon State Park is commemorating its 75th anniversary with free admission and an array of activities.
A profusion of pyrotechnics over the Pioneer Amphitheater will dot the sky red, white and blue on July 4th after a musical salute to the Lone Star state, "Texas." The same stage will rock with guitar riffs when Boz Scaggs performs on July 5th.
If you've got a hankering for some down home food, Amarillo eatery The Big Texan will serve up samples of their cuisine before both the musical extravaganza and the concert. The steak dinner costs $16.95 for adults and $12.70 for each child. Tickets to "Texas" are available, ranging from $9.95 to $29.95, while tickets for dinner and the Boz Scaggs concert run from $50 to $100. Although not required, it is recommended that attendees buy their tickets in advance.
When: July 4 - 5, 2009
For more information:• visit
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/parksFor tickets:• visit
www.texas-show.com
Post card photo from the Texastripper collectionLabels: Amarillo, July Festivals, Panhandle Plains
posted by Grace Sydney @ 1:08 PM
