Hero Fest 2025 set for May 10

Uptown Dallas, Inc. invites the community to a free, family-friendly festival to celebrate local heroes from Dallas Police, SWAT, bomb dogs and unsung City of Dallas champions like the Water Department, Sanitation and 311 services. The event will feature carnival games, festival food, face painting, a balloon artist, a pup cup bar and even a helicopter—all designed to bring the Dallas community together and help people learn more about those who keep us safe every day. The event is on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Griggs Park. Griggs Park is a historic 8-acre City of Dallas park based in Uptown Dallas located at 2200 Hugo St. in Dallas. — Juliette Coulter