Festivals and Celebrations
Events
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14th annual Texas Street Festival
Downtown Mercedes 200 S. Texas Avenue, Mercedes, TX, United StatesThe City of Mercedes hosts its 14th annual Texas Street Festival on Sept. 3 in historic downtown Mercedes. The day includes live music, food and drinks, children’s activities, crafts, professional wrestling and a car show. Live performers include Control and Bobby Pulido. Proceeds from the festival will help support the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program benefiting students from all Mercedes high schools.
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Dies y Seis de Septiembre
Weslaco Museum 500 South Texas Blvd., Weslaco, TX, United StatesThe Weslaco Museum invites everyone to come and celebrate “Dies y Seis de Septiembre“ on Sept. 16 during museum hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum dress up for the fiesta and celebrates Priest Miguel Hidalgo’s determination for Mexico to have its freedom from both Spain and France. The event includes food, aguas, loteria, music, history and celebration. Attendees are invited to "put on your huipil (colorful Mexican dress),…
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Día De Los Muertos Festival & Market At The Museum
International Museum of Art & Science 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen, TX, United StatesJoin the International Museum of Art & Science for its annual Día de los Muertos Festival on Oct. 9. This lively event includes performances, a display of altares created by community organizations, and a Market at the Museum featuring regional artists and artisans. Activities include a candle painting, exhibit tours and a sugar skull decorating. Each activity is an additional $3 each. IMAS Día de los Muertos Festival is presented by…
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SPI Chamber Fall Member Showcase
SPI Convention Center 7355 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, United StatesJoin the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 18 for its Fall Member Showcase. Visit with more than 50 chamber members. Admission is free and includes one drink coupon.
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Fiesta de Palmas 2022
McAllen Convention Center 700 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX, United StatesThis year’s Fiesta de Palmas includes fun family activities and an exciting music line up during the annual celebration of all cultures of McAllen Oct. 21-23. Fiesta de Palmas provides activities for all to enjoy inside the McAllen Convention Center and all around the grounds, including Oval Park, the Reflecting Pond and the Amphitheater. For more information, visit Fiesta De Palmas Set For Oct. 21-23.
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Noche del Vino
McAllen Convention Center 700 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX, United StatesFiesta de Palmas presents Noche del Vino by H-E-B on Oct. 21, its first ever wine and food festival benefitting Make-A-Wish Foundation – Rio Grande Valley. The evening includes premium wines along with food tastings provided by H-E-B and live music. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office or Fiestadepalmas.com.
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Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash
Children's Museum of Brownsville 501 E Ringgold Street #5 Dean Porter, Brownsville, TX, United StatesJoin the Children's Museum of Brownsville on Oct. 29 for a Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash featuring games, spooky arts and crafts, and many creepy crawly surprises. Goodie bags are also available. Kids will be able to participate in fun science-based activities like making slime and building spooky light circuits, among other creepy activities. All activities and supplies are included with paid admission of $9 per person.
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29th Annual Shrimp Cook-off and Seafood Festival
Sutherlands Port Isabel Parking Lot 1723 TX-100, Port Isabel, TX, United StatesThe 29th annual Shrimp Cook-off and Seafood Festival takes place Nov. 5 with live music all day by The Agency, kids' games, vendors from the local Port Isabel Flea Market and food vendors.Entry fee is $5 with kids ages 10 and under admitted for free. For more information, visit the festival's Facebook page.
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Veterans Parade
Downtown Pharr 118 South Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX, United StatesCome out and show your gratitude to the men and women who have served our nation with the City of Pharr's Veterans Parade on Nov. 5. Sport your stars and stripes with pride and bring out the red, white and blue in you. A fireworks spectacular begins at 8 p.m. Fireworks will launch from (North Display) North Raider Drive and (South Display) West Las Milpas Road.
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Mercedes Veterans Day Parade
Mercedes 6th Street, Mercedes, TX, United StatesThe American Legion Family Post 172, Mercedes Independent School District and the City of Mercedes host the 10th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. The parade honoring our Veterans will start on 6th Street and end at the RGV Livestock Show Grounds. For further details, contact the parade coordinators Leo Villarreal at 956-472-6425, Rolando Herrera at 956-514-2077 or Tony Sanchez at 956-975-9397.
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SPI Chamber Winter Wonderland Annual Gala
Isla Grand Beach Resort 500 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, United StatesThe South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce hosts its Winter Wonderland Gala and Fundraiser on Nov. 12. The evening begins at the Isla Grand Beach Resort at 7 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction. An extravagent buffet begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by dancing until 11 p.m. with "The Agency." Dress is formal. Individual tickets are $90.
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LRGVDC First Annual Vet Fest
LRGVDC 301 West Railroad Street, Weslaco, TX, United StatesThe LRGVDC hosts its first annual Vet Fest on Nov. 16. Veterans and their families will have access to several resources, including on-site health screenings, mental health assessments, vaccinations, raffles, food and refreshments.
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