PARK(ing) Day Dallas is an annual event where artists, activists, and citizens turn parking spots into temporary public parks and other spaces for people to enjoy. PARK(ing) Day is a non-commercial project, intended to promote creativity, civic engagement, critical thinking, unscripted social interactions, generosity, and play.
Metered parking spots along Main Street in Downtown Dallas will be transformed into temporary public spaces. The driving force behind this international movement is not only to have a fun event but also to portray the need and desire for public space in downtown areas such as Dallas. Nearby Pegasus Plaza will host live music and entertainment throughout the day.
PARK(ing) Day is an annual global celebration during which individuals, schools, groups, and companies convert metered parking spaces into temporary public installations called "parklets." This event encourages friendly rivalry as competitors strive to create the most engaging and innovative parklets, transforming these spaces to promote interaction and activities for Downtown employees, residents and visitors.
Main Street in Downtown Dallas will serve as the epicenter of this captivating event, where metered parking spots will be artistically transformed into temporary public spaces. By shifting the focus from parked vehicles to interactive human experiences, PARK(ing) Day not only provides a source of entertainment but also underscores the demand and enthusiasm for accessible public areas.
As part of the festivities, nearby Pegasus Plaza will have live music and entertainment throughout the day. There will also be a market on Stone Street, next to The EYE sculpture.
PARK(ing) Day is an annual global celebration during which individuals, schools, groups, and companies convert metered parking spaces into temporary public installations called "parklets." This event encourages friendly rivalry as competitors strive to create the most engaging and innovative parklets, transforming these spaces to promote interaction and activities for Downtown employees, residents and visitors.
Main Street in Downtown Dallas will serve as the epicenter of this captivating event, where metered parking spots will be artistically transformed into temporary public spaces. By shifting the focus from parked vehicles to interactive human experiences, PARK(ing) Day not only provides a source of entertainment but also underscores the demand and enthusiasm for accessible public areas.
As part of the festivities, nearby Pegasus Plaza will have live music and entertainment throughout the day. There will also be a market on Stone Street, next to The EYE sculpture.