Shades of Blue at Love Civic Center

Shades of Blue is a three-day community event running from Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26 at the Love Civic Center in Paris. The event blends educational programming with entertainment across multiple sessions, offering something for a range of ages and interests. Morning and afternoon sessions on Saturday, July 25 anchor the schedule, with additional programming on Friday evening and Sunday.

The Love Civic Center has become the premier indoor event venue in Paris, hosting everything from concerts and trade shows to community gatherings and conventions. Its central location, ample parking, and flexible event spaces make it the natural home for multi-day programming like Shades of Blue. The venue's scale means events feel substantial without being overwhelming — large enough to draw a crowd, compact enough that nothing feels distant.

What to expect

While the full schedule of programming for Shades of Blue is set by the event organizers, the format follows the civic center's established model for community events: a mix of educational sessions, interactive experiences, and entertainment designed to engage attendees across multiple days. Saturday features both morning and afternoon sessions, making it the core day for attendees who want a full experience. The extended format across three days allows for deeper programming than a single-day event can accommodate.

For families and individuals looking for late-July activities in Paris, Shades of Blue fills the calendar between the Tour de Paris bicycle rally and the Kueckelhan Ranch Rodeo — part of a busy stretch of summer events in Lamar County.

Part of a packed summer calendar

July in Paris is one of the busiest months on the community events calendar. From the Fourth of July celebrations that kick off the month, through the Tour de Paris bicycle rally and Hell of the North Texas cycling challenge in the middle of the month, to Shades of Blue and the Kueckelhan Ranch Rodeo closing out July — the community offers a steady rhythm of events that keep the summer alive. For residents, it means there's always something to look forward to on the weekend. For buyers considering a move to the area, it demonstrates the depth of community investment that defines Lamar County.

The drive from 3870 County Road 45080 to the Love Civic Center is about 20 minutes — close enough to make a weekend event an easy outing, far enough that you return to the quiet of the acreage when the programming wraps for the day.