Allen | May 2026

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON & MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

1 Allen High School cheerleaders and mascot joined the parade at Allen 150 Fest. 2 Allen 150 Fest included live music performances throughout the day on three stages. 3 Allen 150 Fest also included a mural competition. 4 The festival included various live performances from dancers as well as musicians. 5 Several photo opportunities were available throughout the festival. “I’ve seen rsthand how much heart goes into making Allen what it is today,” Assistant City Man- ager Tim Dentler said in an emailed statement. “This event is a celebration of the shared eort that has shaped our history and our growth, and the people who have shaped both.” Allen marks 150 years with community event A celebration of Allen’s 150 year anniversary drew hundreds to downtown Allen on April 25. Community members and city sta gathered at Allen 150 Fest, which featured a parade, live music, historical displays and a car show. The details The festival marks Allen’s rst appearance on a map. Although people lived in Allen before then, city sta chose the plat ling in 1876 to mark the city’s founding, city sta said. “Allen 150 Fest is one of those events that reminds you exactly what makes our city special,” former Mayor Baine Brooks said in an emailed statement. “This is a community that shows up for each other, takes pride in where we live, and keeps building something even better together.” Quote of note

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