Friday, May 08, 2026

Muslim Public Park Event in Texas Canceled after Gov Threatens City Funding

A private event for Muslims at a Texas city-owned water park has been canceled following backlash and a direct threat by Gov. Greg Abbott ...

Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 09:30 PM | 10 COMMENTS | permalink

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Texas Gov. Abbott threatens to yank state funds if city doesn't cancel 'Muslim only' waterpark event

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-- New York Post (@nypost.com) May 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM

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Event organizers: "Anyone of a different faith who wants to celebrate the Eid holiday with us and adhere to the modest dress code is welcome to attend."

A spokesperson for the City of Grand Prairie said the city canceled the DFW Epic Eid Celebration scheduled for 1 June at the Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark.

"After further review and in the best interest of the City of Grand Prairie, the 1 June Eid event at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark has been canceled."

Epic Waters opened in 2017 after voters approved a 0.25% sales tax. The park is available for rent at a cost of $5,000 an hour.

Texas population (2025): ~31,709,821
Muslims: ~313,200
Jews: ~120,000

How will America ever get rid of foreign interference in its body politic?

#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-05-08 02:26 PM

"Hamas!"

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-05-08 03:37 PM

Jamas

#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-05-08 05:43 PM

"Argh! Stupid Afghan interpreters who helped USSOF in Afghanistan against the Taliban want to use our Texas waterparks! Blargh! We'll show'em, Bibi! Gargh!"

#4 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-05-08 05:53 PM

More from the cited The Cristian Post article ...

... A spokesperson for the City of Grand Prairie said Thursday the city canceled the DFW Epic Eid Celebration scheduled for June 1 at the Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark.

"After further review and in the best interest of the City of Grand Prairie, the June 1 Eid event at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark has been canceled," the spokesperson said.

The event at the city-owned waterpark was initially promoted with flyers describing it as "Muslims only" and included a modest dress code requiring burkinis for women, halal food, a private prayer room and rules encouraging attendees to maintain personal space and "lower the gaze."

After backlash on social media, organizers updated promotional materials to state that "all are welcome," provided attendees follow the modest dress code. ...


#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-05-08 10:07 PM

@#5

I do not see the reason why this event was cancelled by whoever.

Can anyone explain that reason?


thx.

#6 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-05-08 10:24 PM

Can anyone explain that reason?

Given that it was a private event, I have no idea.

#7 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-05-08 10:46 PM

Given that it was a private event, I have no idea.

#7 | Posted by REDIAL

On public property?

What if they said no homosexuals? Or Blacks, Whites?

Or Canadians?

Publicly owned spaces should be open to all.

#8 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-05-08 11:29 PM

@#7 ... Given that it was a private event, I have no idea. ...

Yeah, that was my concern [question?] also.

Can a private group reserve a public space in Grand Prairie, TX for their own purpose?

That seems to be the unanswered question here.

What are the laws of that particular area?


#9 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-05-08 11:43 PM

" The park is available for rent at a cost of $5,000 an hour."

If this group paid or arranged to pay the rental fee I'm not sure what reason why it would be cancelled by the state.

#10 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-05-08 11:43 PM

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