Multicultural Fest

2003 Multicultural Fest & Parade

2003 Spring Branch Multicultural Parade

The 2003 Multicultural Fest & Parade was a huge success. Spring Branch Super Neighborhoods, in partnership with Wal-Mart and the City of Houston, held the first annual Multicultural Fest Parade. Visit the Image Gallery to "see the fun".

The Parade began at 10:30 am at Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market (7960 Long Point) going West on Long Point 1.6 miles through the historical heart of Spring Branch, to St. Peters Church. The Parade’s theme, “Spring Branch History” honored Spring Branch’s pioneer founding families by including their heirs prominently in the parade.

The parade also included local school marching bands, Scout Troops, floats from civic associations, businesses, and churches, horse drawn carriages, antique and specialty vehicles, and neighbors dressed in 1800’s period costume. It was a spectacular display for Spring Branch and took place on a beautiful day for a parade. We hope you came out for the fun!

Float Contest Winners

FIRST PLACE - CIVIC ASSOCIATION CATEGORY

Old Spring Branch Civic Association
Theme "Picture of Life in Old Spring Branch". Complete story with caption of the hayfield, dairy farm and family way of life in the area circa 1800"s, complete with townsfolk.

FIRST PLACE - CHURCH CATEGORY

St. Peter Church
Float made by members of the Church with a replica design of the original small church and the theme "Celebrating Our History & Creating Our Future", using Thanksgiving fall color scheme with German pioneers around it.

BEST OVERALL - OTHER CATEGORY

Spring Woods High School Fine Arts Department
Booster club depicts an 1800's Pirate Ship, complete with pesky Pirates and young innocent English maidens. This ties with School's 125th anniversary Production of Gilbert Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance", which was performed in the school auditorium in Feb 2004.