IRVING, TX, May 13, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- The final month of spring is blooming with an array of events, activities, and thing to do in Irving for the sporting set. Polo, dragon boat races and professional golf highlight May events in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
The polo season in Irving officially begins Sunday May 10 with the Las Colinas Polo Salutes the Mothers of Dallas and Pretty Woman Hat Contest at the Las Colinas Polo Club (LCPC). The Championship Field at LCPC is set on 24 lush acres. One of the most exciting things to do in Irving, the manicured green field coupled with white tents and chairs help create an ambiance as elegant as the sport itself.
Las Colinas Polo is played every Sunday through the end of June. Tickets are available day of play at the gate. General admission is $10; grandstand seating is $15; and children under 12 are free. Parking is free. For more information, visit http://www.lascolinaspolo.com.
On Sunday, May 17, the Marco Polo World Foundation presents the 3rd Annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival, a premier Asian event in the Dallas Fort Worth area. The festival features spirited dragon boat races, spectacular kites, traditional dragon and lion dances, ethnic food, cultural programs and colorful performances. This multi-cultural event in the Dallas Fort Worth area is open and free to the public. The festival runs from 10am to 6pm. For more information, visit http://www.dfwdragonboatfestival.com.
An Abundance of Things to Do in Irving For Sporting Enthusiasts
One of the premiere things to do in Irving is also one of the premiere events on the PGA TOUR, and the Dallas Fort Worth area's most anticipated social event of the season. The HP Byron Nelson Championship, played each spring at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Las Colinas, will tee-off over Memorial Day weekend for the first time in tournament history. Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Rory Sabbatini and Adam Scott are a few of the professional golfers competing in this year's Championship. For more information, visit hpbnc.org.
For more information on all the great things to do in Irving and the incredible summer events in Dallas Fort Worth, visit http://www.irvingtexas.com
Contact: Diana Pfaff
800-247-8464 or 972-252-7476
dpfaff@irvingtexas.com
222 W. Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, TX 75039
http://www.irvingtexas.com
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