Cotton Bowl Classic New Year's Parade January 1, 2008

This traditional bowl-game parade winds its way along Ross Avenue through downtown Dallas to the West End historic district on New Year's Day. A benefit for the non-profit Alliance for the West End, the parade provides a festive lead-in for the Cotton Bowl game. Along with the usual floats, the family-oriented parade benefits from the presence of the many marching bands, in town to compete during the National Music Festival.