City of Grand Prairie - Municipal Government

🥒 Get ready for a dill-icious day at Pickle Fest in downtown Grand Prairie! Happening NOW until 1 p.m.!

Don't miss:
🎟️ FREE admission, parking, and activities
🎾 Free open-play pickleball
🎶 Two stages with music
🦓 A petting zoo and bounce house
🥒 80 pickle-related vendors
🍺 Pickle eating and picking juice drinking contests

PICKLE FEST. TOMORROW. DOWNTOWN GRAND PRAIRIE! 🥒🎾

🥒 Get ready to have a dill-ightful time at Pickle Fest TOMORROW in Downtown Grand Prairie from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here's what to know before you go:

🎟️ Admission, parking, and activities are FREE
🎾 Pickle tournament registration is full, but open play will be available for everyone
🎶 Two stages with a DJ and community performances
🦓 Activities include a petting zoo and bounce house
🥒 80 total pickle-related vendors on-site
🍺 Sign up for the pickle eating and drinking contests open at 8 a.m. on-site

Thank you for your patience as we work to restore your water service. We are ready to begin the water-flushing phase (or water-clearing process). To avoid a boiling water activation, it is crucial that we carry out this phase by zones: Zone 1 (9 p.m.), Zone 2 (10 p.m.), and Zone 3 (11 p.m.).

Please see the attached map to locate your zone and the time to begin flushing. If you miss your scheduled time, please begin flushing as soon as possible afterward. PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR WATER UNTIL AFTER FLUSHING.

Visit gptx.org/waterissue for instructions on how to properly flush your water system and more information.

Thank you to our incredible Grand Prairie employees for volunteering to hand out water to residents at Lone Star Park. We also want to extend our gratitude to our supporting partners for the donated water.

Reminder: Water is available for free to residents at Lone Star Park. If you are homebound and need water delivery, please call 972-237-8400.

For additional information and updates regarding the water advisory, visit gptx.org/News-Articles/WaterIssue

Grand Prairie Water Advisory Information - September 5:
🗺️ Tap water in the affected areas should not be used for drinking, cooking, or showering
🚰 Water distribution is taking place at Lone Star Park
📞 If you are homebound and need water delivery, please call 972-237-8400
🚿 The Summit (ages 50+), The Epic, YMCA, and Tony Shotwell are open to the public for shower use
🔗 Keep up with the latest updates on social and gptx.org/WaterIssue

Water Assistance for Homebound Residents:
If you are homebound, critically fragile, or do not have a means of transportation to get to the water distribution site, please call 972-237-8400, our 24/7 Water Dispatch line.

Our team will take your information and will coordinate a case of water delivery for those in need.

Based on current information regarding the city’s water issue, we feel it's in the best interest of our students and staff to close tomorrow, Thursday, September 5, 2024. We will continue to monitor this situation in anticipation of reopening Friday.

For students in our Early College program, we are making Dallas College aware that GPISD will not provide transportation tomorrow.

Also, we will have a grab-and-go lunch for GPISD students only (secondary students will need their ID, since elementary students do not bring their ID home, they will not need to have their ID.) tomorrow from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. at the following locations:

Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Milam Elementary - 2030 Proctor Drive
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush Elementary - 511 E. Springdale Lane
Florence Hill Elementary - 4213 Robinson Road
Travis World Language Academy - 525 N. E. 15th Street
Rayburn Elementary STEAM Academy - 2800 Reforma Drive
Bowie Fine Arts Academy - 425 Alice Drive
Daniels Academy of Science and Math - 801 M L King Jr. Blvd.
Jackson Middle School - 3504 Corn Valley Road

Water distribution will continue at Lone Star Park overnight and continue tomorrow. Please follow the map provided for traffic flow when navigating through Lone Star Park.

LIVE NOW: Mayor Ron Jensen addresses the ongoing water advisory affecting Grand Prairie residents north of I-20.

City of Grand Prairie Live Press Conference For more GPTV Programs, visit gptxtv.org or youtube.com/cityofgptx.

UPDATE: Additional shipments of bottled water are arriving at Lone Star Park, with more on the way. Thank you for the outpouring of support from our partner organizations and the volunteers assisting with the distribution to Grand Prairie residents.

🚰 UPDATE! Water distribution is no longer taking place at City Hall. Water is now available at Lone Star Park, located at 1000 Lone Star Parkway, until supplies last.

Follow http://gptx.org/waterissue for the latest

Out of an abundance of caution, GPISD will be closed Wednesday, September 4, 2024, due to the ongoing water issue in the city. All morning extracurricular activities are cancelled as well. We will resume our regular schedule on Thursday.

DO NOT USE WATER ADVISORY:
The City of Grand Prairie has detected a foaming agent in the water supply north of I20. Crews are currently investigating the issue and working to isolate the affected area. If you live north of I20 in Grand Prairie, please avoid using water other than for flushing until further notice.

The City will have bottled water distribution stations. Please visit gptx.org for specific locations. For questions regarding this matter, please contact 972-237-8400.

At tonight's City Council meeting, Mr. Jose Apolinar Saldivar was honored with a Certificate of Recognition as the longest-tenured vendor at Trader’s Village. 🏆🎉

Jose began his journey as a vendor back in 1976 and was a staple at Trader’s Village for nearly five decades before his retirement! His commitment and service have been a cornerstone of the market’s success.

We’re thrilled to recognize Grand Prairie UNIDOS, a dedicated Hispanic community outreach program, for their outstanding support for our community! 🌟

UNIDOS has been a vital resource for Spanish-speaking residents in Grand Prairie, and their recent initiative truly shined. They successfully provided 10,000 backpacks to Grand Prairie ISD students, making a significant difference in our community. 🎒👏

A huge thank you to Grand Prairie UNIDOS for their unwavering commitment and incredible support for our students!

Join Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Junior Ezeonu for a Town Hall meeting addressing the City of Grand Prairie interests that matter most to you!
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 4 🕒 6 p.m.
📍 Main Library, 901 Conover Dr. OR
💻 Virtual | Register here: https://ow.ly/JtYQ50T1v3i

Pickle Fest is happening this weekend! 🥒 Come out to downtown Grand Prairie from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for pickle contests, pickleball, a petting zoo, and live music!

Reminder: The City of Grand Prairie administrative offices will be closed today in observance of Labor Day. ❤️💙

We hope you enjoy the long weekend with family and friends! For more info on holiday closures, visit our website: https://shorturl.at/1HBAa

Stay safe and have a great Labor Day! 🌟

Head to the Grand Prairie Farmers Market this morning for fresh produce and artisanal treats! 🌽🍞

Then, cap off your summer at the Night Market from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with an open mic, local vendors, and delicious eats. Bring a lawn chair, and a friend, and soak up the harvest vibes! 🎤🍴🌿

🎥✨ Don’t miss out on the September episode of Mayor's Message! Get the scoop on upcoming Town Halls, exciting new festivals, Sneak-A-Peek registration, and more.

City of Grand Prairie: Mayor's Message September 2024 GP Mayor Ron Jensen's monthly update on news and events in the city.For more GPTV Programs, visit gptxtv.org or youtube.com/cityofgptx.

❤️ Heads up, Grand Prairie! 💙 City administrative offices will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2, and will reopen with normal hours on Tuesday.

For more information about Labor Day hours and other city services, visit our website: https://shorturl.at/1HBAa

Plan ahead and enjoy the holiday! 🎉

✨ This month's episode of "It’s Happening with Jorja Clemson" is packed with excitement! We’re diving into upcoming events like Grand Fiestas Patrias and the brand-new Pickle Fest coming to downtown Grand Prairie.

Tune in to learn more about these events and so much more!

City of Grand Prairie: It's Happening 0924 A look at current events in the city.For more GPTV Programs, visit gptxtv.org or youtube.com/cityofgptx.

🌞💦 Splash into summer one last time! Labor Day is your final chance to enjoy Grand Prairie's outdoor pools and the splash pad before they close for the season.

Don’t miss out on the fun—come make a splash and soak up the sun! 🏊‍♀️🎉

A friendly reminder as Labor Day approaches…Cooking oil and grease can clog drains.🥓 Grease blockages are the single greatest cause of sewer overflows in Grand Prairie, which is a health hazard, a threat to the environment and an expensive mess to clean. 💧

To fill out a voucher for our quarterly Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event visit: https://shorturl.at/AuM1Z

We’re beyond excited to share that Main Street Fest has been nominated for the Best of Dallas 2024 Music Festival award by the Dallas Observer! 🎶🏆

Help us make it to the top by voting now through September 5. Here’s how:
1️⃣ Visit https://shorturl.at/IUZgL
2️⃣ Choose the Arts & Culture category
3️⃣ Select Best Music Festival
4️⃣ Pick Grand Prairie’s Main Street Fest