Oct 4, 2026
DFW Dragon Boat Kite and Lantern Festival in Irving
The 17th Annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite & Lantern Festival lands Sunday, October 4, 2026 (8 a.m.–6 p.m.) at Levy Event Plaza on Lake Carolyn in Irving with free admission.
Free admission
Marco Polo World Foundation hosts the 17th Annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite & Lantern Festival on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from about 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Levy Event Plaza, 501 East Las Colinas Boulevard in Irving. Admission is free.
Expect dragon boat racing on Lake Carolyn, cultural performances, food vendors, kite and lantern energy, and family activities. Confirm race schedules and any volunteer notes on dfwdragonboatfestival.com and Marco Polo World Foundation channels.
When: October 4, 2026 (8 a.m.–6 p.m.)
Where: Levy Event Plaza / Lake Carolyn, 501 East Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX
Pair with McKinney Asian Art & Food Festival the prior evening if you are stacking Collin and Dallas County weekends.
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