Festivals and Celebrations
Events
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Food Park Unplugged
McAllen Food Park 10 N. Broadway, McAllen, United StatesFood Park Unplugged takes place Sept. 17 at McAllen Food Park. Every third Friday of the month, enjoy the sounds of local crooners while feasting on dishes by Food Truck chefs. Take a stroll and do some shopping from local craft and collectibles vendors. This event is family- and pet-friendly. Free admission into the park.
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Coffee Crawl: A Coffee, Culture and Lifestyle Festival
H-E-B Park 1616 South Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg, TX, United StatesH-E-B Park hosts the inaugural Coffee Crawl Oct. 15, featuring coffee vendors from across the RGV. The evening also features a coffee contest, local performers, pastry vendors and other local retail vendors. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Fellow pet friends are allowed and tickets are $5. Purchase tickets online or the H-E-B Park box office.
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Food Park Unplugged
McAllen Food Park 10 N. Broadway, McAllen, United StatesFood Park Unplugged takes place Oct. 15 at McAllen Food Park. Every third Friday of the month, enjoy the sounds of local crooners while feasting on dishes by Food Truck chefs. Take a stroll and do some shopping from local craft and collectibles vendors. This event is family- and pet-friendly. Free admission into the park.
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Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Army National Guard Appreciation Day
Hidalgo County Republican Party Headquarters 4900 North 23rd Street, McAllen, TX, United StatesThe Hidalgo County Republican Party hosts a Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Army National Guard Appreciation Day Oct. 16. From 12:30-2:30 p.m., join in for hot dogs and hamburgers. Everyone is invited.
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Quinta Mazatlán Halloween Party in the Park
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesQuinta Mazatlán World Birding Center's Halloween Party in the Park takes place Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free with park admission. Guests will be able to walk the Sticks and Bones trail, do some shopping from some local vendors and stop by Randerie's food truck. Live performances include the City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Folkorico dancers and the award-winning Mariachi Mariposas. The event…
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Texas Butterfly Festival – Community Day
National Butterfly Center 3333 Butterfly Park, Mission, TX, United StatesThe National Butterfly Center hosts its free Texas Butterfly Festival Community Day Oct. 30 with activities, vendors and exhibits. Activities include make your own Banana Brew, 'Butterfly U' for Young Naturalists and 'Wild Things' Arts & Crafts. Attendees can also Hunt the Hackberry Trail, Pin the Tail on the Swallowtail, and climb all over our 'Hungry Caterpillar' playscape. Vendors and exhibits will set up in the Visitor's Pavilion and in…
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Pharr Salute to Veterans Parade and Fireworks
Downtown Pharr 118 South Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX, United StatesThe City of Pharr's annual Pharr Salute to Veterans Parade and Fireworks event takes place Nov. 6 in Downtown Pharr (118 South Cage Blvd.). The parade will take place at 4:30 p.m. with the Fireworks Show following at 8 p.m. The Pharr Salute to Veterans Parade and Fireworks event allows the community to show gratitude while honoring the men and women who have valiantly served the nation. Participants should sport…
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Port Isabel Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival
Sutherland's 1723 Texas 100, Port Isabel, TX, United StatesJoin the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce for its annual Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival in the Sutherland's parking lot Nov. 6. Dozens of professional and amateur chefs prepare their favorite recipes for thousands of festival attendees at a modest fee. Each contestant’s recipe will be judged on appearance, aroma and taste by a select panel of judges. Winner announcements take place at 4 p.m. The Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival…
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246th USMC Birthday Ball Celebration
Isla Grand Resort 500 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX, United StatesValley veterans and families come together for the USMC Birthday Ball Celebration on Nov. 14 to celebrate the day the U.S. Marines were founded, Nov. 10, 1775 and also to celebrate Veterans' Day. Honor Guest for the evening is Gunnery Sergeant Marvin Hernandez Garcia. The event includes dinner, dance, door prices, and free beer and margarita drinks for the social hour. Cash Bar will be open all night.
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Night of Lights: “Rocking Around The Christmas Tree” Parade
TX, United StatesThe Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and City of Edinburg present the annual Night of Lights Parade on Dec. 3. The parade kicks off at 7 p.m. in the Edinburg Downtown District with organizations, schools, marching groups, businesses and community groups on various floats. Trophies and awards will go to first-, second- and third-place winners in the business, civic and school divisions. The festive event is free to the public.
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Santa Dash 5k Fun Run
Weslaco City Hall 255 South Kansas Ave., Weslaco, TX, United StatesThe Weslaco Chamber of Commerce and RGV Theme Runs present the return of the annual Santa Dash fun run. Join in kicking off the Weslaco Christmas Parade on Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Each runner will get receive a five-piece Santa Suit, a medal and a bib. Register online.
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Food Park Unplugged
McAllen Food Park 10 N. Broadway, McAllen, United StatesFood Park Unplugged takes place Dec. 17 at McAllen Food Park. Every third Friday of the month, enjoy the sounds of local crooners while feasting on dishes by Food Truck chefs. Take a stroll and do some shopping from local craft and collectibles vendors. This event is family- and pet-friendly. Free admission into the park.