{"id":349553,"date":"2026-06-25T05:48:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T05:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/349553\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T05:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T05:48:30","slug":"free-admission-available-for-dx-wbap-america-250-bash-in-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/349553\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Admission Available For DX, WBAP America 250 Bash In Dallas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n                                    The Dallas Express and WBAP will host America 250 &amp; DX\u2019s 5th Birthday Bash on July 1 at Longhorn Icehouse in Dallas, featuring a live concert by Rich O\u2019Toole. | Image by DX                                <\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The Dallas Express and <a href=\"https:\/\/dallasexpress.com\/radio\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WBAP<\/a> are offering readers and listeners a free way to kick off Independence Day week while celebrating DX\u2019s fifth birthday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/americas-250th-dxs-5th-birthday-bash-tickets-1990923158762\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">America 250 &amp; DX\u2019s 5th Birthday Bash<\/a> is scheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longhornicehouse.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Longhorn Icehouse<\/a>, located at 1901 W. Northwest Highway in Dallas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The event will feature a live concert by country artist <a href=\"https:\/\/dallasexpress.com\/featured\/featured-texas-country-artist-rich-otoole-returns-to-fort-worth-stockyards-to-remind-fans-god-is-a-gentleman\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rich O\u2019Toole<\/a>, along with the deluxe 250th Anniversary re-release of his album American Kid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Chris Putnam, CEO of The Dallas Express, previewed the event during a recent appearance on WBAP with James Parker.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 Looking for a way to kick off Independence Day week?<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DallasXCEO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@DallasXCEO<\/a> Chris Putnam joined <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jamesparkershow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@jamesparkershow<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WBAP247NEWS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@WBAP247NEWS<\/a> this week to discuss the top stories making headlines.<\/p>\n<p>He also previewed the upcoming America 250 &amp; DX 5th Birthday Bash featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RichOToole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@RichOToole<\/a> LIVE in\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/294StyLpwJ\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/294StyLpwJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Dallas Express News (@DallasExpress) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DallasExpress\/status\/2067997726504001738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">June 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The event will give DX readers, WBAP listeners, sponsors, and supporters a chance to gather ahead of America\u2019s 250th anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>Ticket Options<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">General admission is free.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Guests who want <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/americas-250th-dxs-5th-birthday-bash-tickets-1990923158762\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">reserved seating<\/a> can purchase a two-top table for $50, which includes two drink tickets, or a four-top table for $100, which includes four drink tickets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A reserved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/americas-250th-dxs-5th-birthday-bash-tickets-1990923158762\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">VIP booth for six people<\/a> is available for $200 and includes six drink tickets, an exclusive VIP meet-and-greet with O\u2019Toole, and a DX swag bag.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/americas-250th-dxs-5th-birthday-bash-tickets-1990923158762\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">VIP booth with 10 seats<\/a> is available for $400 and includes 10 drink tickets, an exclusive pre-show VIP meet-and-greet with O\u2019Toole, and a DX swag bag.<\/p>\n<p>Sponsorships Available<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sponsorship opportunities are also available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Those interested in sponsorships may contact Billy Macleod at 214-387-1710 or <a href=\"http:\/\/dallasexpress.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#51333c30323d343e351135303d3d3022342921233422227f323e3c\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets and additional event information are available through the QR code on the event flyer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dallasexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DX_250_5_BDAY_Bash-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-323919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DX_250_5_BDAY_Bash-515x796.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"515\" height=\"796\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Dallas Express and WBAP will host America 250 &amp; 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