Festivals and Celebrations
Events
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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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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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Christmas Tree Lighting and Little Nashville
H.E.B. Park 520 E. Second Street, Mercedes, TX, United StatesThe City of Mercedes/Mercedes Chamber of Commerce presents The Christmas Tree Lighting/Little Nashville on Nov. 18. The evening includes food, crafts, music and festive fun with Santa Claus.
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Fire Stoppers Festival
Edinburg Central Fire Station 212 W. McIntyre St., Edinburg, TX, United StatesThe Edinburg Fire Department and the City of Edinburg invites the public to its annual Fire Stoppers Festival on Dec. 2. Families can enjoy a night of fun, food, kid's rides, entertainment and live music performances by Tejano Highway 281, Conjunto Cats, Spare Parts and Frankie Caballero Jr. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets while you enjoy the music at the new amphitheater. For more information, call 956-378-5525.
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Rio Grande City Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
Rio Grande City Rio Grande City, TX, United StatesThe Rio Grande City Annual Lighted Christmas Parade takes place Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The Spectacular and Historical Christmas Parade makes it way down Main Street from Britton Avenue to the Fort Rinngold entrance.
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A Storybook Christmas Parade
Richard Flores Stadium 320 E. Mark S. Pena Drive, Edinburg, TX, United StatesThe City of Edinburg hosts the return of the Edinburg Night of Lights Parade Dec. 2 featuring individuals, schools, businesses and organizations in “A Storybook Christmas.” The parade route runs along North Closner Boulevard beginning at the corner of Mark S. Pena Drive and North Closner Blvd. at Richard Flores Stadium. The parade ends on the corner of West McIntyre Street and North Closner Blvd. at the Museum of South…
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Winter Texan Reception
Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds 1000 North Texas Ave., Mercedes, TX, United StatesThe Mercedes Chamber of Commerce hosts a Winter Texan Welcome Back Reception on Dec. 7 at the Youth Center at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds. Winter Texans are invited to attend and enjoy refreshments and entertainment to welcome them back to the Valley and Mercedes.