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Mayor’s cycling series, market stroll and Fiestas Patrias mark Grand Prairie fall events
Summary
Mayor Ron Jensen led a popular community cycling ride at Bowles Park as part of the Get Fit GP series; the city also announced a Pink Out strolling event at the Grand Prairie Farmer’s Market on Oct. 18 and Hispanic Heritage Month events from Sept. 15–Oct. 15, including a Fiestas Patrias parade.
Mayor Ron Jensen led a large group of residents on a leisure cycling ride at Bowles Park as part of the city’s Get Fit GP cycling series, city officials said. The series began about a decade ago to promote fitness and community engagement and remains popular as the 2025 season nears its end.
City materials said combined events—pairing rides with festivals and markets—have been offered since 2022 and are family friendly. The city promoted an upcoming "Pink Out" strolling event with the mayor at the Grand Prairie Farmer’s Market on Saturday, Oct. 18; details are listed at gptx.org/getfitgp.
Grand Prairie also announced plans for Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, headlined by a Fiestas Patrias parade and festival to start a month of cultural events. The announcement described the city’s Hispanic Heritage Month program as a series of traditional events with music, food and family activities and said the city wants everyone to feel included. For more information the city pointed residents to gptx.org/amoregp.
Residents who spoke about the ride described it as family friendly and a good opportunity for neighbors, business owners and children to gather for a free community activity.
