So you’ve got your outfit all ready for the Cattle Baron’s Ball. No need for rain gear. The weather is gonna be this side of spectacular thanks to CBB Co-Chairs Mary Martha Pickens and Tia Wynne taking Mother Nature to lunch and having a heart-to-heart with the old gal.
But it wouldn’t hurt to remember certain things before heading to Gilley’s Dallas. Here goes.
Temperature And Humidity Forecast:
- 6 p.m. — 77⁰ and 32% humidity
- 7 p.m. — 74⁰ and 37% humidity
- 8 p.m. — 71⁰ and 41% humidity
- 9 p.m. — 69⁰ and 45% humidity
- 10 p.m. — 68⁰ and 51% humidity
- 11 p.m. — 66⁰ and 54% humidity
- Midnight — 65⁰ and 57% humidity
- 1 a.m. — 64⁰ and 60% humidity
Get the feeling that you won’t be suffering a heatstroke. But you won’t be shivering either. It will be the perfect time to bring out that cute vest or denim jacket. Or sling your fav pashmina over your shoulder? It’s been in hiding for months.
Parking and Arriving:
- Get there early, but don’t leave early. There’s so much going on.
- No matter if you’re riding your favorite hoss, driving yourself or being chauffeured to and fro, your parking hangtag is an absolute must. If you didn’t receive a hangtag, contact Cattle Baron’s ASAP at 214.443.9222.
- Driving yourself
- If you’re wondering where you should park, check your parking hangtag.
- Shuttles will be running every five minutes, so you won’t have to wait very long for a lift.
- If you’re now rethinking the “drive-yourself” idea, consider using CBB supporters Wynne Transportation and Cowboy Cab. That way you’ll look like a big spender, save wear and tear on your car and can party hardy without worrying about the drive home. BTW, Cowboy Cab Depot is less than a block from Gilley’s Dallas.
- Limo-ing
- Git out of your vehicle lickety-split quick. This street is going to very, very busy.
- Get your driver’s phone number to notify him/her when you want to leave. Do not keep them waiting at the curb.
- Handicapped parking
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Those with handicapped parking placard/plates should go directly to Gilley’s Dallas, where the Jack Boles valets sponsored by Brierley + Partners will direct you on where to park.
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Don’t Leave Home Without Items:
- Tickets — You’ve gotta have them throughout the night. When you arrive, there will be folks tearing a part of your ticket off. Don’t dump it! Because you’ll need it to get into the concert tent.
- Do not forget your “Favor Bag” ticket. One per couple. Come 10 p.m. the bags sponsored once again by Inwood National Bank will be available for pickup at the main entrance.
- Cellphones…as if you’d go anywhere without it! You’ll have plenty of peeps and things to cellphoto.
Leave At Home:
- Diets.
- Attitudes.
- Tuxedos and ball gowns.
- Pets.
- Umbrellas, goulashes, rain gear, snow tires, etc.
What To Do
- Bid, bid, bid! Not only will you possibly take something home or win a trip, you’ll be providing funds to fight cancer.
- Eat! There’s gonna be so much food and all types of beverages. Better wear expando-matic jeans. And don’t forget the Midnight Breakfast that will have biscuits with country gravy, spicy-sausage-and-egg tacos and warm-house-made cinnamon rolls.
- Listen! In addition to hearing the bids coming in at the live auction, you’re gonna hear some incredible music and singing — Aaron Einhouse at the VIP Baron Party, The Ray Johnston Band on the Bank of America/Merrill Lynch/U.S. Trust Live Auction Stage, Studio 54 Band at the After Party and hunky Tim McGraw on the Andrews Distributing Main Stage.
* Graphics courtesy of Cattle Baron's Ball 2015