🌱 Cinco De Mayo Celebrations In Dallas + Lone Star Circus Camp

Get on up, Dallas! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

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First, today's weather:

A few strong p.m. t-storms. High: 84 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. Drag superstar Shangela will be headlining the Live Out Proud show during the Dallas Pride Miller Lite Music Festival. The exciting celebration will be on Saturday, Jun. 4 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Shangela is known for appearances on RuPaul's Drag Race Seasons 2, 3, and All-Stars 3. Visit the link to purchase tickets. (Dallas Voice)
2. Are you finalizing your schedule for Cinco de Mayo but unsure about what you might be missing in the Dallas area? Central Track has created a list of ten must-do Cinco de Mayo celebrations and experiences that filter out the cheap money grabs. Click the link to view the full list. (Central Track)
3. Are your children bored of the traditional kids' camps? Dallas-based nonprofit Lone Star Circus is hosting a circus camp for kids. The camp is open to children between the ages of 6 and 15 with no expectation of previous training or skill sets. The group also offers classes for adults and children throughout the year. (CW33 Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• "One And One" by Zeke Williams At Moncrief Cancer Institute (All Day)
• TOLA EXPO 2022 At World Trade Center (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The 2022 Redistricting Map Amendment Workshop is having meetings this month. Visit DallasRedistricting.com for more information. (Twitter)
• Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to a structure fire on S. Hampton Rd on Tuesday.(Twitter)
• The Dallas Zoo needs the community's support to reach the top of USA Today's 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards. The zoo has been nominated for Best Zoo and Best Zoo Exhibit. Click to vote. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.