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All the entertainment you can expect at the Dallas Bike Ride

It's sure to be a party on November 3, whether you're on a bicycle or not.

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When the Dallas Bike Ride takes over the city on November 3, cyclists and spectators can expect a lot of amazing sights. The 20-mile ride is car-free, giving everyone a view of the city that they likely have never experienced before.

But whether you're strapping on a helmet or readying a supportive sign to wave from the sidelines, there's a whole lineup of entertainment you won't want to miss. Here's your guide to the musical acts, menus, selfie stations, and brunch options of the Dallas Bike Ride.

On the course
The route winds its way through some of Dallas' most iconic neighborhoods, serving up landmarks and sightseeing opps aplenty. In the Arts District, Ernesto's Mariachis will be playing a playful tune, while rock violinist Richmond Punch will be rocking out in Reverchon Park.

The Slow Bone is serving up a barbecue pit stop in the Design District, with helpings of brisket hush puppies and country music from Mike Randall. In the Bishop Arts District, the Dallas Mavericks Drumline is sure to rejuvenate any tired legs, while the Red Bull MXT DJ Truck keeps the tunes going at the Jefferson Viaduct. Be sure to pause there too for the Skyline Selfie Stop, with The Photo Bus DFW providing picture-perfect props for posing.

Finish Line Festival
The ride begins and ends at City Hall Plaza in downtown, and the entertainment will be nonstop all morning. DJ 2Day starts things off from 9:30-10:15 am, followed by headliners Jon Christopher Davis & Lone Star Attitude from 10:30-11:30 am. From their own songs to the Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, and Tom Petty, the group encompasses the full spectrum of the Americana music experience. DJ 2Day finishes out the festival from 11:45 am-12:30 pm.

Besides music, attendees can enjoy yoga sponsored by Methodist Dallas, food trucks, the Cigna Health & Wellness Zone, refreshments, the KIND Kids Zone, and a beer garden stocked with Community Beer Co. brews. Wondering what to do with your bike during this celebration? BikeDFW has got you covered with complimentary bike valet.

Bikes & Brunch
From 12-2 pm at the Dallas Farmers Market, just minutes from the finish line, VisitDallas is hosting the official after-party event. All Dallas Bike Ride participants, friends, and family can continue this celebration of life on two wheels with a concert from The Bodarks and brunch and beverage options from a number of local DFM vendors and shops. There will be free giveaways from VisitDallas, too, so you won't want to miss it.

It's not too late to register for the Dallas Bike Ride — head here to secure your spot on the road.

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Animal News

Get free pet food, vaccines, and spay/neuter at Fort Worth animal event

If you think this puppy is cute now, wait until he falls down.

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Animal shelters across North Texas are overcrowded right now, due to an increase in owner surrenders, and a group of animal rescues are coming to the rescue.

Several Texas-based animal welfare organizations are coming together on Saturday June 3, to offer a day of free pet food, vaccines, microchips, and spay/neuter vouchers to pet owners in Fort Worth.

The owner surrenders are a symptom of economic pressures and related issues such as food insecurity, which are up in Texas and across the U.S.

According to a release, in Fort Worth alone, the North Texas Food Bank estimates that 30 percent of the population faces challenges accessing nutritious food. These issues affect not only people, but pets as well - often resulting in families surrendering their pets to a shelter or to an animal rescue.

Fort Worth Animal Care and Control (FWACC), which receives animals from the area, has seen an increase in animals—more than 1,000 additional animals coming through its doors so far this ﬁscal year—with many exhibiting signs of illness easily prevented by vaccinations.

The signiﬁcant increase in animals has stressed resources that are already maxed out. FWACC for example, has faced a difficult crease in its "live release rate" - the percentage of animals that leave their care alive. Last year, its live release rate was at 96 percent and a year later, it has decreased to 87 percent.

Keeping pets at home where they have families who love them is a key component to preventing shelter crowding and the impact felt by the organizations who are faced with it.

The event is Saturday June 3, from 8 am-12 pm, rain or shine, and will take place at 1678 Rockwood Ln., across from Rockwood Park.

Organizations stepping up to help include Cowtown Friends of Fort Worth Animal Control; Spay Neuter Network; Dallas Pets Alive; The Love Pit; and SPCA of Texas.Partners: Fort Worth Animal Care and Control; Don’t Forget to Feed Me Pet Food Bank; Saving Hope Animal Rescue; and Rahr to the Rescue.

The event is supported by CUDDLY, a mission-driven company centered around the needs of rescued animals and the community focused programs that sustain them.

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All the entertainment you can expect at the Dallas Bike Ride

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Get free pet food, vaccines, and spay/neuter at Fort Worth animal event

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