A New Colorful Tour of Deep Ellum with Dezi 5

A New Colorful Tour of Deep Ellum with Dezi 5

Explore Deep Ellum's vibrant history with Dezi 5, Saturdays at 3pm.

By Deep Ellum Foundation

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Saturday, May 4 · 3 - 4pm CDT

Location

Deep Ellum Community Center

2528 Elm Street Suite A Dallas, TX 75226

About this event

A fresh walking tour shared from the perspective of local musician and founder of the Dallas Entertainment Awards, Dezi 5, who grew up in Deep Ellum working at his grandmother’s soul food restaurant, Vern’s Place. Dezi 5 will take guests down Elm, Main, Crowdus Streets and more, exploring the deep history of Deep Ellum as well as some of its more recent, colorful past. Dezi 5 has played venues across the neighborhood for decades and will weave in personal stories while also giving attendees an overview of the arch of the district’s history. The tour begins at 3pm each Saturday at the DECC. Deep Ellum was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2023 and Dezi 5 personally contributed memorabilia and photos from Vern’s Place to the Deep Ellum Archive to keep the cultural center’s inimitable history alive. Come one, come all!

Frequently asked questions

What is DECC?

Deep Ellum Community Center located at 2528 Elm Street, Suite A

Where do I park?

FREE meters from Midnight to 6 pm, 7 days a week! Also, find pay by phone parking throughout the neighborhood off Good Latimer and Main/Elm/Commerce, not to mention covered parking at The Epic and The Stack. Also, park & ride via Dart to Deep Ellum Station.

How long is the tour?

The tour is one hour, give or take a few.

What if it rains?

This event is meant to be outdoor and a walking tour of the neighborhood. Unfortunately, that means rainy days could lead to a reschedule. Check with the Deep Ellum Community Center the morning of to confirm a raincheck. Send an email to deccenter@deepellumtexas.com for more info or clarification.

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Deep Ellum Foundation

The Deep Ellum Foundation manages the Public Improvement District, which was established in 1999. The City of Dallas’ Public Improvement District (PID) program allows for groups of property owners to request special property tax assessments for the provision of services above typical City of Dallas levels.

The Deep Ellum area consists of approximately 700 properties and is a combination of business, residential, public and light industrial uses. The services provided by the PID include: security patrol and planning, landscaping and park improvements, litter pickup and sidewalk cleaning, graffiti control, enhancement of transportation facilities and amenities, marketing and promotional activities, distinctive lighting and signage, business development and recruitment, and related services and activities approved by the Dallas City Council.