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IN PREPARATION FOR THE EXPANSION GRAND OPENING, THE COWGIRL WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC BEGINNING OCTOBER 19TH AND WILL RE-OPEN NOVEMBER 7TH WITH A MEMBER ONLY PREVIEW AT 10 A.M. AND A PUBLIC OPENING AT NOON.
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Expansion Grand Opening
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Expansion Grand Opening

Details

  • Date: November 7, 2026
  • Time:
    10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Venue

Bronze horse statue stands before the National Cowgirl Museum. Event text announces expansion opening on November 7, 2026, with preview at 10 a.m., parade at 11 a.m., and public opening at noon. Blue sky and bright day.

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Get ready for a landmark celebration at The Cowgirl!

The festivities begin with an exclusive Members-Only Preview at 10 a.m., followed by the Grand Cowgirl Parade at 11 a.m., bringing the Cultural District to life with horses, Western groups, floats and more. At noon, the expansion officially opens to the public, inviting guests to discover new galleries, exhibitions and the Cowgirl Carousel as The Cowgirl kicks off its next 50 years.

Enjoy the Cowgirl Grand Parade for FREE anywhere along the parade route or from a reserved seat with a great view of all the action!

Parking

Public Parking will be available in the Western Heritage Garage and the Yellow Lot. Streets will close for the parade at 10:30 a.m. A parking fee will be accessed by the City of Fort Worth and Trail Drive Management. Cowgirl Museum members will receive discounted parking which is available at the concierge desk inside the museum. Map showing the Cowgirl Grand Parade route in red, public and VIP parking areas, and nearby landmarks like Dickies Arena, museums, and parking garages. Green arrows indicate parking access routes.

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