Festivals and Celebrations
Events
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Mercedes Annual Christmas Lighted Parade
Mercedes 6th Street, Mercedes, TX, United StatesThe Mercedes Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Lighted Christmas Parade on Dec. 9 with the theme "A Sweet Christmas on Candy Cane Lane.” The parade begins at 7 p.m. on Sixth Street and will travel north on Texas Avenue into the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds. Contact the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce for information.
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New Years Eve Balloon Drop
Children's Museum of Brownsville 501 E Ringgold Street #5 Dean Porter, Brownsville, TX, United StatesCelebrate the new year at the Children’s Museum of Brownsville on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. Welcome the new year with the annual New Years Eve Balloon Drop along with an afternoon full of excitement, fun and lots of balloons. Admission is $9 per person.
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Quinta Mazatlan Valentines Concert
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesQuinta Mazatlan presents an early Valentines Concert in the Park on Feb. 9 with Dos Voces, a contemporary classical duo. Guests may arrive prior to the 6 p.m. concert to take in the nature and birding trails through the woods. Dos Voces's Cecy and Bri have collaborated through the years as performers and music educators. As Dos Voces, they integrate their disciplines of voice, piano and guitar. Open to innovation…
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Rotary Shrimp Fest of South Texas Inc.
Casa de Amistad 1204 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen, TX, United StatesThe Rotary Clubs of Harlingen and San Benito host their 27th Shrimp Fest and Fundraiser on Feb. 11. The evening features gulf shrimp, a silent auction, beer garden, raffles and live music by the "Band"itos. Drive-thru will be available for pick-up. Tickets can be purchased online, at the door or from your favorite Rotarian. Net proceeds from this fundraiser will be distributed among different scholarships, charities and for the betterment…
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Texas Onion Fest
Downtown Weslaco Texas Blvd., Weslaco, United StatesThe Texas Onion Fest on March 25 celebrates the development of the world famous Texas 1015 Onion which was developed in Weslaco and is also the State Vegetable of Texas. The name of the 1015 onion came from the suggested planting date, Oct. 15. Festivities include live entertainment on two stages, the Onion Eating Contest, food, commercial booths, kiddie rides, Dancing Horses, 1015 Market, Car Show, cooking demonstrations and more.
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Taste McAllen
McAllen Convention Center 700 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX, United StatesJoin the McAllen Chamber of Commerce on May 3 for a culinary experience exploring the unique diversity and myriad of flavors from the region. This is the Premier Food Festival of South Texas where guests can enjoy mouth-watering signature bites from over 20 staple restaurants unique to the region. Individual tickets are $75 each and can be purchased online (service fees will apply). Attendees can enjoy signature bites from all…
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Alligator Sanctuary Anniversary
South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary 6801 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX, United StatesThe South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary celebrates its fourth anniversary on May 6 with fun for the young and young at heart. Gator Talks are scheduled at 11a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Come by and visit with baby gators, juvenile gators and see the King Queen Gators - Big Padre and Lady Laguna. Free admission.
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Super Hero Vehicle Night
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesJoin Quinta Mazatlán for Thursday Night Live on June 8 to the new quarter mile Superhero Trail through the Woods. Valley artists Celerino Castillo and Gaby Rico have created over 75 life-size painted wood PEGS of comic book Superheroes that have been placed along the trails. As you walk the trail you will also see six-foot tall famous comic book covers that will be accompanying the artistic PEGS. The trail…
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Texas Cook’Em High Steaks
Ebony Hills Golf Course 300 W. Palm Drive, Edinburg, TX, United StatesTexas Cook’Em High Steaks is back and better than ever from June 30 - July 1 with top musical acts, exciting attractions, a car show and of course, some of the best Steak BBQ cook-off in Texas.
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Pharr Independence Day Festival and Fireworks Show
Allen & William Arnold Elementary 615 West Eldora Road, Pharr, TX, United StatesJoin the City of Pharr in celebrating freedom and unity at its Independence Day Festival on July 1. The day includes carnival rides, live music and food. A fireworks spectacular begins at 9 p.m.
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Health & Wellness Fair
Brownsville Events Center 1 Events Center Blvd., Brownsville, TX, United StatesThe Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Fair is back on July 13 at the Brownsville Events Center. Meet the local health and wellness organizations whose goals are to keep the Brownsville community healthy. The Health & Wellness Fair features health screenings, live workout demonstrations and door prizes. Interested exhibitors from the health and wellness industry are encouraged to participate. For more information, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.
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MXLAN 2023 Art & Music Festival
McAllen Convention Center 700 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX, United StatesGet ready for an unforgettable summer experience at the MXLAN 2023 Art & Music Festival July 28-30. The vibrant three-day festival includes the Calenda Street Parade, Artisan Mercado, live music, Artisan Mercado, fireworks, Live in Motion Art, Gratitude Tunnel, Mexican crafts and more. Live music performers include Kinky, Glare, Little Jesus, Maye, Estevie and Lizzie Astorga. Premium events that require additional tickets are the Neon Nights 5k, Spirits Mezcal & Tequila and Sabor…