 I'm Alicia Anderson, and I'm paying tribute to one of my favorite Fort Worth festivals because it's Mayfest's 45th anniversary from one of the old favorites, like Twiggy, the famous skiing squirrel, to a brand new event like Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Mayfest has it all! There's something for everyone. Mayfest 2017 marks our 45th anniversary, and we have some great plans in store for our patrons. We wanted to celebrate our 45th year in a big way, so we are actually offering a free admission on Thursday, so everyone and anyone can come to Mayfest without paying an entry fee. And on Friday we are offering the first 45 people in line at the North Gate a party pass, which allows them free entry for the rest of the festival. Mayfest also has wonderful carnival foods, arts and crafts, shopping, and three stages of entertainment. We do have our duck races, which is always a fan favorite. Get your hand on a duck and watch him raise. We've also brought back Twiggy the Skiing Squirrel. You'll be mesmerized as you watch the little squirrel truly ski around at Mayfest. Mayfest also has several ways to get to festival grounds. You can take your local tea. We partner with Lyft. We have a wonderful drop in park option, which is new. And there's also three parking lots that are park and walk. Since 1973, Mayfest has given back 7.1 million dollars to the community. We do Mayfest for a couple of reasons. Number one, it's a fun event. It's a safe, memorable, coming home type of event for people who have grown up around the area. But that's not the only reason we have Mayfest. Mayfest is here to give back to the community. And since 1973, Mayfest has given back 7.1 million dollars to the community. Mayfest is four days, but the impact has definitely felt 365 days a year throughout Fort Worth. Visit mayfest.org for more information. And for the best ticket prices, follow them on Facebook. Here's a look at other events happening in and around Fort Worth in the next few weeks. Four listing of more events and city meetings, you always can check the calendar at the city's website.