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SUMMARY:Monarch Fest
DESCRIPTION:Each spring\, Monarch Butterflies migrate north and east around March or April. On April 2\, Quinta Mazatlan hosts the annual Monarch Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in McAllen\, with the Bug Parade at 11 a.m. \nFamily activities include live music\, dance\, vendors\, arts & crafts\, migration path\, speakers\, garden tours\, food and other activities. The main stage features cultural dances and performers throughout the festival. Quinta Mazatlan encourages festival goers to wear orange and wings. \nChildren of all ages will enjoy the Bug Parade with an invitation to dress as a pollinator and walk in the parade. The Bug Parade is led by the famous McHi Drumline\, Butterfly Stilt Walkers and more entertainers. Kids can also meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar along the route. \nAmbassador animals will be on display with presentations by Gladys Porter Zoo and Animal Contacto. Boy Scouts can work on fulfilling badge requirements including Grow Something\, In the Wild\, Feathers-Fur-Fins and the Insect Badge. Girl Scouts can work to complete Outdoor Art Petal\, Animal Habitat\, Garden and Bug Badges. \nAdults will enjoy the live music\, garden tours\, native plant sale\, vendors\, food and monarch/gardening speakers. The streets of “Mazatlan” will feature educational booths hosted by UTRGV Entomology\, Estero Llano Grande\, Resaca de las Palmas\, McAllen Recycling & Composting\, McAllen Fire Station\, McAllen Police Department\, McAllen Library\, McAllen Public Utility\, One Up Mushroom\, Santa Ana NWR\, Texas Master Naturalists and more. \nFestival sponsors are the Radisson Hotel\, Med Care EMS\, Whataburger and many educational organizations and volunteers. \nFestival admission is $7 for adults\, $5 for children\, and children ages 2 and under are admitted free. \nTickets are available online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
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LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
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SUMMARY:McAllen Cruise Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for the second annual “McAllen Classic Car Cruise Night” in McAllen April 2 from 1-7 p.m. Admission is free. \nThe chamber invites all car enthusiasts to come out for a family-friendly event while strolling down memory lane viewing the different decades of automobile history. The event promises to be fun and enjoyable\, with a special guest appearance by the Green Ghost. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed. \nThe classic car cruise will start at the McAllen Chamber led by the Green Ghost. It will then work its way North on Main Street to The Old Church and then back to the McAllen Chamber. Judging will take place at the McAllen Chamber. The announcement of winners will take place in the latter part of the afternoon. \n“We’re excited to have the Green Ghost sponsor the event\,” stated Blanca Cardenas\, Interim President & CEO. “Attendees will have an opportunity to meet and greet and take photos with Charlie Clark\, star of the Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone\, which will premiere in select theaters on April 29.” \nFor more information about the McAllen Classic Car Cruise\, contact Wally or Maritza at 956-682-2871.
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LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com
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SUMMARY:TSC Ruby Gala
DESCRIPTION:Texas Southmost College continues its celebration of its 95th anniversary April 2 with its Ruby Gala. \nThe night will include a string quartet and live music by Rockstar Denied. Online and live auctions will include sport\, spa and restaurant packages as well as art pieces and jewelry from local donors. The evening also includes a surf and turf dinner. \nThe gala takes place from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on the second floor of the TSC Olivera Student Services building. This is the third celebratory event honoring the college’s 95th anniversary held over the past year.  \nAll proceeds from donors and auction purchases will benefit the TSC Foundation’s student scholarships. \nTSC Foundation scholarships help hundreds of students each year. Most recently\, they have also provided full scholarships to TSC’s Workforce Training students in programs such as Welding\, Scaffolding and Insulation. These programs lead to immediate employment with companies that offer great pay and benefits. 
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LOCATION:Oliveira Student Services Center\, 2nd Floor\, 80 Fort Brown\, Brownsville\, TX\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Tumlinson":MAILTO:david.tumlinson@tsc.edu
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