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2021 Parade T-Shirt
$10 each

2020 Parade Long Sleeve T-Shirt
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Ornaments

$20 each
This years ornament is the PJ Ahern Home. Ornaments may be purchased from Pleasant Grove Pharmacy, Fanfare Gifts, and the Museum of Regional History/Welcome Center. If you pre-purchased an ornament, it may be picked up at the Museum of Regional History Welcome Center. 
Ahern Home (2022)
This Classical Revival style home was built by Patrick and Mary Ahern in the heart of the Quality Hill neighborhood of Texarkana, Arkansas. The home is constructed of cast concrete block with oak and pine interiors. Six fireplaces boast hand glazed ceramic tiles imported from Italy and tiger oak columns. The home was only ever owned and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Ahern and their six children before being given to the Texarkana Museums System in 2011 for use as a public museum.

Hotel McCartney (2021)

Hotel McCarney, built in 1929, is on the city's first lot sold and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The ten story building was designed by Joseph Finger and named after W.A. McCartney, St. Easily accessible to Union Station's Main Entrance, it includes three entrances to the Lobby and Mezzanine with skylight and marble staircase. A Ballroom is attached to the Mezzaine. No major changes have been made since built with beautiful gold and silver Art Deco design. Today it remains among the tallest buildings of the Texarkana skyline.

Jamison Building (2020)

Located on the corner of 3rd and Oak St., the Jamison Building was built during the Great Depression by Dr. Garling Jamison, Sr. It was first known as the Jamison, Thompson, and Weatherford. It became a Texas Historic Landmark in 1983 after serving for over 50 years as one of the most important professional and cultural centers in the African American community of Texarkana. “The Grand Old Lady” as it has been called was the first building built for black professionals and features numerous office spaces, suites, and includes an auditorium that held up to 200 people.
Designed by Witt, Seibert, and Halsey, the building features an art deco design with a beautiful tapestry pattern to the brick.
Dillard's Regency House (2019)
"Texarkana's Finest Department Store," was originally built in 1878 as the Texarkana Masonic Lodge #341. Operating as a general store owned by Col. J. H. Draughon and George W. Bottoms, it burned in 1885 due to a fire at the Arlington Hotel. It was rebuilt as the O'Dwyer Ahern Dry Goods Store (1887 - 1934). Texarkana National Bank was in the building for nearly ten years until it became the first Dillard's Department Store. It was open from 1945 - 1978. In 1988 it became the Regency House, known by many for its selection of bridal china, crockery, and glassware. The building has been vacant since 2002 and recently saw its final demise.

​Rialto-Harrell Building (2018)

Located at 317 N. State Line Ave. was built in 1902 by Benjamin Foreman who teamed up with local businessman George W. Fouke.  The building features a 20th Century vernacular with a minor Classical Revival influence.  The distinguished three-story, wedge-shaped building was one of the first solid brick buildings in town and was also one of the first to have electricity.  In 1934 a stucco finish was applied to the 
State National Bank (2017)
Built in 1904, it housed the State National Bank (chartered as State Bank in 1896), that later became known as State First National Bank (1966). The beautiful 5 story building was workplace to many women during WWII, well serving its motto "customer service." The bank remained until moving nearby into a new building in 1971. Later, Ben F. Smith Department Store occupied the building giving shoppers the latest in air conditioning luxury. The original building is now hidden with a modern facade, Landmark Building, and remains occupied as office space. 
S.H. Kress & Co.(2016)
The original brick facade store was built in the early 1900s, but was destroyed by fire in 1933. The building we see today was built by Mr. Kress, and avid patron of the arts, in the "Art Deco" style with vertical windows, gold lettering and designs of the era. Lead by a team of architects under Edward F. Sibbert, the innovative steel inner skeleton has allowed the building to be among the few still standing today. Many have fond memories of the Kress "5 & 10 cent" store concept, where you could buy notions and necessities to your heart's content! Also noted are the Christmas holidays at Kress's full of trees and toys. 
State Line Avenue (2015)
Est. 1873, Texarkana is one of the few cities in the United States split between two states- Texas and Arkansas. The name comes from TEXas and ARKansas, and neighboring LouisiANA. Said to be the second most photographed U.S. Post Office/Courthouse in the U.S. behind the U.S. Supreme Courts, thousands annually stand at Photographer's Island for a photo in the two states. Looking south on State Line Ave., visitors can see some of the city's most historic landmarks. 
   Hotel Grim (2014) - Sold Out
The Hotel Grim was once the "Crown Jewel" of texarkana. Built for $1M, and opened un 1925, the hotel was designed by architects George Mann and Eugene Stern and named after William Rhodes Grim, a prominent businessman, who visioned the project. hotel Grim was the hot spot of Texarkana in the 1930's hosting many parties for the rich, big jazz bands, and site for KCMC radio station in 1934. Bonnie and Clyde along with Henry Methvin were rumored to have made an appearance at Hotel Grim.
 Union Station (2013 8th Edition)
Opened in 1930, Union Station represents the importance of the railroad to the city of Texarkana. The city was planned and developed around the railroad 140 years ago (1873) with the arrival of the first train, Texas and Pacific. Later, with the influence of businessman Jay Gould, the Missouri Pacific Mountain Route evolved, followed by the Cotton Belt Route and the Kansas City Southern. Strategically placed as the gateway to the southwest, Union Station was a milestone in the progress of the city. Designed by architect, E.M. Tucker, and built for $1,700,00, its 67,00 sq ft of decorative terra cotta and brickwork still stands today representing the city's reason for being. 
Offenhauser Building (2012 7th Edition)
​The first brick structure in Texarkana, build c.1879 as the Texarkana City Bank. Here in 1883, pioneer businessman F.W. Offenhauser wrote his first insurance policy. The building served as the headquarters for Offenhauser Insurance Company until 1971, when Offenhauser moved into a new building on Pine Street. The building that opened as the Texarkana Historical Museum and in 2001 renamed the Museum of Regional History. It is now a part of the Texarkana  Museums System. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1963. National Register of Historical Places - 1971

U.S. Federal Courthouse (2011 ​6th Edition)

​Completed in 1911 for U.S. Federal Court, Texas Eastern District, this building served as Bowie County Courthouse from 1933 to 1985. It was then leased by Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council for 99 years. After extensive renovations, it was renamed the Texarkana Regional Arts Center in 1992. Currently it hosts professional galleries for touring national exhibits plus regional local artists' works, elegant halls for events, ArtsSmart Education Institute, Women for the Arts' Sake Gift Shop, and TRAHC offices.
Ensign Fountain (2010 5th Edition)
The Ensign Fountain located at State Line Avenue and Seventh Street originally stood in front of the downtown Texarkana post office as a watering trough for animals. There were at least 70 fountains and possibly up to 125 distributed across the United States during the 1900s/ Made of granite, one side bears a plaque declaring the fountain a gift in 1909 from the National Humane Alliance, Hermon Lee Ensign, Founder. Water shoots from the top and three lion head spigots dispense water in an upper bowl designed for horses. AT the base are four small water bowls for dogs, cats and other animals. 
Municipal Building (2009 4th Edition)
The Texarkana, Arkansas Municipal Building was built combining "Collegiate Gothic" and "Art Deco" styles as envisioned by architects, Witt, Seibert & Halsey. The cornerstone is dated 1928. The structure housed a municipal auditorium, jail, city hall and fire station. A grand opening was held in the auditorium on March 5, 1930. Until the 1970's the auditorium served the entire community as a gathering place for civic functions and performing arts and hosted stars including Louis Armstong, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. 
Ace of Clubs House (2008 3rd Edition)
According to legend, money to build the Ace of Clubs House came from winnings of a poker game won with the draw of the Ace of Clubs. James H Draughon, local lumberman and entrepreneur, in 1885 built the unique Italianate Victorian home in a trefoil design resembling the shape of the playing card. Henry Moore, Sr., attorney and planter, bought the home in 1894. For ninety-one years, three generations of the Moore family occupied the home. In 1985, Olivia Smith Moore deeded it to the Texarkana Museums System. The home was opened to the public with a gala affair in 1988. 
 Perot Theatre (2007 2nd Edition) - Sold Out
Opened in 1924 by the New Orleans Saenger Theatre chain as the "Showplace of the South," the Texarkana Saenger hosted live theatre and motion pictures until 1976. Saved from demolition by the City of Texarkana, Texas, the Neo-Italian Renaissance architecture with gold leaf, ornate relief moldings, crystal chandeliers, and royal blue decor was restored. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and reopened in 1981, the Saenger names was changed to the Perot Theatre in memory of the parents of Texarkana natives H.Ross Perot and his sister, Bette.

U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (2006 1st Edition) - Sold Out

Texarkana’s most prominent structure, the U.S. Post Office and Court House, was completed in 1933. It has the unique distinction of being the only federal building in the country located in two states. Straddling the boundary between Texas and Arkansas, the five story building features a base of Texas pink granite, and walls of gray Arkansas limestone. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is the second most photographed courthouse in the country surpassed only by the U.S. Supreme Court Building.