DHR Health Clinics in collaboration with the Edinburg Boys and Girls Club hosts “Joy to the World,” a festive event featuring holiday traditions from around the globe, on Dec. 9. The event taking place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the DHR Health Medical Office Parking Lot (1100 E. Dove Avenue in McAllen) is free and open to the public.

DHR Health Clinics Chief Ambulatory Officer Veronica Villarreal describes the “Joy to the World” festival as one that offers “holiday-themed, family-friendly activities, while showcasing the various medical and specialty services provided by the DHR Health Clinics.

“Our renowned clinics are staffed by highly experienced and respected physicians and staff members, many of whom hail from various countries around the world and have proudly made their homes in the RGV,” said Villarreal. “This event will allow those physicians and staff from those clinics to share their holiday traditions with event attendees.”

Each booth at the event will be themed to a different country and offer a family-friendly activity. As guests approach each booth, they will receiving a greeting in the language of the booth’s respective theme.

Other festival highlights include an array of traditional holiday refreshments, as well as festive holiday entertainment, including live music performances from local schools, such as Edinburg North High School and other artists. Blue Santa from the City of Edinburg Police Department will also be present for family photographs.

For vendors or groups interested in participating at this event, contact DHR Health Clinics Community Engagement and Organizational Development Manager Hervin Antonio Hidalgo at 956-362-2769.