by David Moreno, Fort Worth Report
January 15, 2026
Happy Thursday,
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo officially kicks off tomorrow so be ready to put your boots on the ground. There will be dozens of events at Dickies Arena and Will Rogers Memorial Center over a 23-day period honoring Fort Worth’s history and culture.
If you’re a bit overwhelmed on what events to check out, click here for a curated list of key happenings to keep on your radar.
One of those big celebrations is the Best of Mexico Celebración on Sunday, which puts a spotlight on Mexico’s influence on today’s cowboy and Western lifestyle. My family and I plan to be there. If you hear a “grito” coming from the crowd, that will most likely be us.
Also, Tarrant County residents will soon commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with parades and community festivities. Click here to find out where you can honor his legacy.
Learn about history of vaqueros at Fort Worth rodeo
The event will feature performances from Mexican charros, escaramuzas , folklorico dancers and mariachi groups. The rodeo is choreographed and produced by famed charro Jerry Diaz.
What: FWSSR Best of Mexico Celebración
When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18
Where: Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth
Admission: $44-$361
Giddy up for rodeo season at hotel celebration
The Crescent Hotel is welcoming the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo with a ticketed event that includes a BBQ buffet, live music, drinks and on-site bandana personalization by Fowl & Maker. Guests can also get shuttled to and from the rodeo.
What: Rodeo Kick-off Party
When: 4-7 p.m. Jan. 16
Where: The Crescent Hotel, 3300 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
Admission: $100
Light up the night at park department’s winter festival
Dance under the stars with DJ Glow Dance Party, which features glow sticks, lights and beats to keep you moving all night long. There will also be food trucks, kid zones and vendors on-site.
What: Frost Worth Festival
When: 3-8 p.m. Jan. 17
Where: Gateway Park Softball Fields, 751 Beach St., Fort Worth
Admission: Free
March through downtown streets in remembrance of MLK
The annual holiday parade will return for its 41st anniversary as community leaders march several blocks to remember the living hope of King’s 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech. The celebration will conclude with a rally at Sundance Square.
What: Greater Fort Worth Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Committee Parade & Rally
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 19
Where: Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St., Fort Worth
Admission: Free to watch; $28 to participate
Thanks for reading! Do you have a Weekend Worthy event? Add it to our community calendar.
David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org or @davidmreports.
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