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no commentsThe fun is finally returning this weekend with two free nights of events at the Farmers Branch Historical Park on August 7-8, 2020. It’s about time for some live music and we aren’t talking about a livestream video you watch from home! This weekend is about the whole band on stage with speakers that send the songs all the way through the park. You’re going to want to hold freshly grilled tacos, cheesy nachos, watch a movie after the sun goes down, cool down with sugary snow cones and safely enjoy a beautiful evening with friends and family.
MUSIC AND A MOVIE – FRIDAY, 8/7:
Friday, August 7 the gates open at 6:30 p.m. for Music And A Movie featuring Straight Tequila Night on stage at 7:00 p.m covering all your favorite 90’s country radio hits . The summer sun will set and then the big screen will light up with the 1980 American favorite, Urban Cowboy, starring John Travolta and Debra Winger. This country romance was filmed inside a rough honky tonk barn-like building called Gilley’s Club located in Pasadena, Texas.
The first 500 guests will be permitted to enter through gates at the Farmers Branch Historical Park to claim one of the painted social circles designated across the mowed meadow. When all the circles are occupied, the gates will be closed for the remainder of the evening. Please park at The Counter Source at 12400 Ford Road and be sure to bring chairs, blankets, coolers, and face masks!
Guests are permitted to bring a cooler into the park with snacks and drinks, but no outside alcohol is allowed. If you want to show up and enjoy dinner and a movie then Nuevo Leon Mex Mex Restaurant has you covered with tacos, nachos, tamales, hot dogs and more. Cold beverages are also available for purchase including sodas, bottled water, beer, and wine.
DENTON DRIVE LIVE! – SATURDAY, 8/8
Denton Drive Live! is a new concert series and the gates will open at 4:30 p.m. but only 500 guests are permitted to enter the Farmers Branch Historical Park. This month showcases Bidi Bidi Banda – an all-star Selena tribute band from Austin whose interpretation of Selena’s greatest hits will leave you belting lyrics and reliving the greatness of the “Queen of Tejano Music.”
Closing out the evening is Havana NRG!, the hottest Salsa/Merengue band in all of Texas! Having spent years building a loyal fan base, NRG (New Rhythm Generation) channels their Cuban roots into a sound that continues to prove they are “a new breed of Latin band” and will have the audience moving to Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Son, Timba and Latin Jazz!
Guests are welcome to bring a cooler with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Concessions will also be provided by Nuevo Leon Mex Mex Restaurant, Easy Sliders Food Truck and Tikiz Snowcones.
Denton Drive Live! has been moved from The Grove to the Farmers Branch Historical Park at 2540 Farmers Branch Lane. Please park at Metro Square, 12300 Ford Road. Follow @DentonDriveLive on Instagram and Facebook or visit www.dentondrivelive.com for the full schedule and additional details.
Things To Know Before You Go:
Social Distancing Safety Rules
- “Social Circles” have been drawn out in the meadow for your safety and others. Please stay in your designated circle with your group or family.
- Attendance for the event is limited to 500 people.
- Temperature checks will be required at the entrance before access into the park is allowed.
- Masks will be required while attending the event for ages 10 and up and are to be worn at all times.
- Masks will be provided at the entrance.
Additional COVID-19 Information
We care deeply about the safety of our attendees, participants and staff members, therefore before and while attending this event please be mindful of the following:
- Masks will be required while attending the event for ages 10 and up and are to be worn at all times.
- Masks will be provided at the entrance.
- Be Symptom Aware – If you feel ill, have a fever or cough, please do not attend this event.
- Maintain Distance – As you enjoy this event please maintain a distance of 6ft from others.
- Practice Good Hygiene- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- When necessary, use the hand sanitizer stations that have been provided.
Here are steps we are taking to provide a safer environment:
- Portable restrooms will be placed 6ft apart.
- “Social circles” drawn out in the meadow to provide safe seating options.
- Special “clean team” disinfecting portable restrooms during the event.
- Additional hand sanitizer units provided at the portable restroom locations.
- Staff will be wearing masks and have their temperatures taken that day.
- In addition, our concessionaire has taken extra steps and measures with regards to employee training and PPE usage, proper food preparation and serving containers, safe booth operations and layout, employee health screening and encouraging contactless payment.
The City of Farmers Branch has taken enhanced health and safety measures for Event attendees and the Event Staff. While attending the Event you are expected to follow all posted instructions.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people gather. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and possibly death. According to the CDC, older adults (65 years of age and older) and persons with underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. For more information please visit our city website here.
By attending this Event you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
