Parade Honoring Aerospace Pioneer Wally Funk

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Grapevine, Texas resident Wally Funk made history by being the oldest person to rocket into space, onboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin New Shepard suborbital space tourism rocket.

Funk has been a pioneer in aerospace and trailblazer for women in aviation and space flight since 1960, and on Saturday, August 7, the City of Grapevine will honor this hometown hero for her history-making experience with a parade along Grapevine's historic Main Street.

At noon, the parade will step off and head south on Main Street from Wall Street toward Dallas Road. The parade will culminate on Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station, 815 S. Main St, with a presentation by aviation leaders, peers, Grapevine Mayor William D. Tate, the Grapevine City Council, and Wally Funk herself.

About Grapevine
Historic Grapevine, Texas, centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, is the premiere go-to destination when planning a getaway or vacation in North Texas! Step back in time on Historic Downtown Main Street with a collection of charming boutiques, art galleries and bistros and cafés. Enjoy fantastic hotels and resorts, great attractions for the entire family, a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, exquisite winery tasting rooms, world-class shopping and much more. For more information, visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.