2023 Special Events Preview

Interim Special Events Director Yesenia Saldivar gave the City Council a sneak preview of the 2023 Special Events at the February 13 Council meeting. As the start of the 2023 event season nears, staff is preparing for a full slate of festivals and events that will combine the traditions and best practices of past years with enhancements designed to improve the attendee experiences and optimize the Addison brand.

Addison After Dark events are expanding in scope but reducing in number in 2023. Favorites like Fiesta Noche (April 15) and Pints & Pups (August 19) will be returning and Harvest Hootenanny and Holiday Cheer are going to be combined into a Harvest Hayday celebration (October 21). These free events take place in Addison Circle Park and will feature more activities, expanded vendors, and improved entertainment. All the details can be found at www.AddisonAfterDark.com.

Taste Addison will take place June 2-3 in Addison Circle Park and the VIP experience returns as one of the hottest tickets in Town. VIP tickets include access to a main stage viewing deck, indoor/outdoor seating, specialty entertainment, and private restrooms. In addition to two stages of entertainment, Taste Addison will have several featured areas including the Wine Garden, the Family Fun Lawn, the Marketplace, and the Grove which will offer spirits sampling and a full-service bar. Get all the details at www.TasteAddisonTexas.com.

Everyone's favorite fireworks show, Addison Kaboom Town!, returns on July 3. Admission to the watch party in Addison Circle Park will be free, but tickets will be required. Addison residents will receive a postcard in the mail with a code to allow them to secure tickets before the general public ticket release. The Addison Airport Airshow will return with specialty flights and more. Learn more at www.AddisonKaboomTown.com.

Finally, Addison Oktoberfest returns to Addison Circle Park September 14 - 17. The open-air tent layout will return, along with the Paulaner Biergarten, Kleinhalle, Kinderzelt, and Marketplatz. Guests will be able to enjoy polka, chicken dancing, and games on three stages around the festival site. Get all the specifics at www.AddisonOktoberfest.com.

You can watch the Council's Special Events discussion here and read the presentation here.