The festival & parade is set to showcase more than 250 mobile masterpieces from across the country, including nearly 100 new, never-been-seen creations.

It's one of the coolest, funkiest, most popular events in Houston and it's happening at the Orange Show World Headquarters.

From a 3,000-square-foot sanctum glorifying the humble orange to a tombstone memorializing chicken fried steak, unusual sights abound in and around the Bayou City. Fun tidbit: The Orange show Foundation commissioned a Fruitmobile, leading to the first annual Houston Art Car Parade. 2401 Munger St., (713) 926-6368As awesome as it is unique, this lazy river isn’t just Texas-sized -- it’s Texas-shaped! Interesting tidbit: Houston is home to more art cars than any other city and is considered the “Art Car Capital,” according to the Art Car Museum. Located next to The Orange Show, Smither Park is a half acre lot choc-full of whimsical, colorful and unusual art.

After getting through this list you may feel the urge to start packing your car for a long Texas road trip for the weekend.