Texas Centennial Exposition
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The Texas Centennial Exposition was a world's fair held at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Texas's independence from Mexico in 1836. The Exposition ran from June 6, 1936 through November 29, 1936, attracted over six million visitors, and cost around 25 million dollars.
The Cavalcade of Texas, a historical pageant covering four centuries of Texas history, was one of the most popular attractions at the Exposition. The Hall of Negro Life was another popular attraction and is believed to be the first recognition of African culture at a world's fair.