LA GRAN PLAZA DE FORT WORTH® MALL ANNOUNCES ITS MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Miguel Calera
La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth
4200 S Freeway Suite 2500
Fort Worth, TX 76115
(817) 922-8888 Miguel.Calera@GrupoZocalo.com
LA GRAN PLAZA DE FORT WORTH® MALL, MAY 1, 2024 (Fort Worth, TX) — La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth® Mall offers visitors and families a convenient and exciting place to shop, dine and be entertained. La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth® announces the event schedule for the month of May. We encourage you to visit our social media pages Facebook and Instagram for photos, videos, and any other announcements of all the great and exciting things happening at La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth.
Cinco de Mayo
La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth is excited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and be able to partner with NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 once again. Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration commemorating "A battle in Puebla, Mexico, back in the 1800s.
At La Gran Plaza, we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a cultural festival; this all-day event features live music and Ballet Folklórico dance performances. The Mexican culture and music are incredibly diverse, and, as always, we aim to showcase a variety of bands, each appealing to our diverse shoppers and visitors. This year's live music lineup includes a Zacatecas-style Tamborazo, a Norteño Banda, a Cumbia group, Mariachi, and a Sinaloa-style Banda. Moreover, the Ballet Folklórico performance this year is set to be spectacular, featuring not just choreographed dances but also a historical reenactment of the famous Battle of Puebla. The stage will be adorned with Mexican-themed colors, drapery, and flowers, highlighting the vibrancy of this rich culture.
This event is scheduled for Sunday, May 5th from 1-6:30 p.m. and will take place at the Tricolor Auto Stage. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Mammogram Mobile Clinic
La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth is partnering with the Moncrief Cancer Institute to provide mammograms. These cancer screenings will be offered via mobile clinic, please call (817) 288-9970 or visit https://www.moncrief.com/screening to book your appointment. The mammograms are free for women without health insurance and who qualify, appointments are limited so book at your earliest convenience.
This mobile clinic will take place outside the office tower on Friday, May 10th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mother’s Day Celebration
La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth will be celebrating Mother’s Day with several live music and dance performances and the Mariachi Mexicanisimo singing the traditional “Las Mañanitas” and many more songs in honor of all the mothers. This event also features a beautifully decorated photo backdrop to snap the perfect picture with mom. We encourage all mothers to attend the event, there is always a special surprise waiting for them.
This year’s event will be on Sunday, May 12th from 2-6 p.m. and will take place on the Tricolor Auto Stage. Stop by and visit us.
UNT en Familia
Join us at UNT en Familia!
Bring your family to meet our Mean Green Family and learn why UNT is the perfect fit for you.
When: Saturday, May 18 from 1-4 p.m.
Where: La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth
Who: Future UNT freshmen and transfer students, parents, and guests.
What is UNT en Familia?
At this FREE family-oriented and fully bilingual experience, in both English and Spanish, you will have the opportunity to:
Meet our expert Admissions Recruiters and other UNT representatives who will answer your questions and help you get started on your educational journey.
Connect with current UNT students while you explore student organizations and the many support services tailored to your interests and needs.
Enjoy live performances by UNT’s own Ballet Folkórico & Mariachi Aguilas as well as La Gran Plaza Mariachi.
Be entered to win a Green & White Tuition Award just for attending!
Memorial Day Ceremony
La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth is honored to host our annual Memorial Day Ceremony to pay tribute to our fallen soldiers. We cordially invite you to join us for this solemn occasion on Monday, May 27th at 11:00 AM, located outdoors by our flag poles.
This year, we are privileged to co-host the event with our esteemed colleagues from the American Legion Post #569. The ceremony will feature heartfelt personal testimonies from war veterans, recounting their experiences in active duty and commemorating their fallen comrades. In addition, the Trimble Tech Color Guard and the South Hills High School Band will grace us with their participation, enhancing the commemorative ambiance of the day.
ABOUT LA GRAN PLAZA DE FORT WORTH®
La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth® Welcomes you to a distinctive shopping journey, featuring over 330 stores to satisfy all your retail needs. From renowned chains like Auntie Anne's, Burlington, Chase Bank, Children’s Place, Chuck E. Cheese, Conn’s, Five Below, Happy Beauty Co., IHOP, ROSS, Skechers, Spectrum, T-Mobile, WSS Shoe. and more specialty shops like the best Western Wear, Quinceañera Stores, there’s something here for everyone.
La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth has gone from not only being a shopping mall for its surrounding community, but it has become a destination, a Fort Worth landmark. The first upscale shopping center in Fort Worth, receiving visitors from all around the metroplex and the whole entire state.
Indulge in a diverse array of dining options in our food court, where flavors from Mexico and classic American fare come together. For your grocery shopping, Fiesta Mart offers an abundant selection of fresh produce, meats, dairy, and baked goods.
Entertainment is rich here at La Gran Plaza with TX America Cinemas providing a bilingual movie-going experience, including Spanish translations and exclusive Mexican film showings.
Stop by and visit Dino Plaza, a 70 by 40 square foot dinosaur exhibit featuring 10 realistic animatronic dinosaurs. The dinosaurs are found living in a jungle like environment, within this space you can relish a beautifully handcrafted 20-foot paper mâché volcano. The lighting and sounds incorporated into this exhibit creates a breathtaking ambiance scene which will change throughout the day elevating the visitor experience. This majestic exhibit strives to be a family fun attraction for all La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth visitors.
Art lovers can revel in our mall’s creative expressions, such as the Alebrijes mural, immersive 3D art, and the towering three-story steel slide.
Visit our vibrant 125,000-square-foot marketplace that supports an array of small businesses, from chic hair salons to essential service providers. For more details on our offerings and upcoming events, please visit lagranplazamall.com.
La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth® offers more than just shopping; it's a vibrant hub where community and culture unite. We invite you to join us in the excitement — La Gran Plaza … Tú Casa!
ABOUT BOXER RETAIL
La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth® is managed by Boxer Retail, through its subsidiary Grupo Zocalo. Boxer Retail is a real estate company specializing in enhancing the value of commercial retail properties and is responsible for leasing and managing retail properties throughout the United States. For more information about Boxer Retail and its services, visit www.BoxerRetail.com.
