The Dallas Yell Club plans to hold its next gathering Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. The Dallas Morning News lists Trammell Crow Park, at 3700 Sylvan Ave., as the location; KERA reported that the location was still pending at the time of its report. The event is open to all ages, and yelling is optional, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Park location and reservations
For events held solely in a city park, an Office of Special Events permit is not required, but organizers must reserve the space through Dallas Parks and Recreation, according to the City of Dallas Office of Special Events; its FAQ does not establish whether the club has made a reservation. Dallas Parks identifies Trammell Crow Park as a community park within the Trinity River Greenbelt.
A gathering with room to watch or join
The club’s first gathering, held Sept. 27 at Trammell Crow Park, brought together families, children, older adults and people who had not met before, The Dallas Morning News reported. Participation did not require yelling: some attendees watched or socialized instead. The event included three scheduled rounds, at 6:15, 6:17 and 6:20 p.m., according to Axios.
KERA’s account also described the gathering as a chance for connection. It reported that some participants spoke with organizer Shiloh Bellinghausen afterward about difficult experiences, including serious trauma.
How the club started
Bellinghausen, 30, created the Dallas Yell Club’s social media page on Sept. 20 after sharing the idea on his personal TikTok account. The first gathering followed a week later. Attendance estimates differed: The Dallas Morning News reported Bellinghausen’s estimate of 300 to 400 people, while KERA put the crowd at about 200. He had expected about 50 people, according to the original article…