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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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Despierta Brownsville: Texas Legislature 101
Historic Alonso Building 510 E. St. Charles St., Brownsville, TX, United StatesThe Brownsville Chamber of Commerce's Governmental Advocacy Committee presents Despierta Brownsville: Texas Legislature 101 on Nov. 29. Business leaders, small business owners, and entrepreneurs may join the conversation on how the Texas Legislature has a major impact on commerce across the State of Texas. Guest speaker is Texas Senator Eddie Lucio Jr., District 27. With its responsibility to pass the budget and its ability to pass bills affecting commerce, the…
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Edinburg Lighting Of The Tree
Edinburg Ampitheater 201 W. McIntyre, Edinburg, TX, United StatesThe City of Edinburg hosts a tree-lighting ceremony on Dec. 1 with the city debuting its new 30-foot energy-efficient led Christmas tree atop the grassy knoll by the amphitheater. The Lighting of the Tree event will also host a variety of vendors, carolers, music performances and dance presentations. The Edinburg Christmas Market immediately follows the Lighting of the Tree ceremony, open from 6-9 p.m. The Christmas Market, hosted right outside the…
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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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Authors And Artists Art Show
Unruly Cactus Books & Coffee 412 E. Queen Isabella Blvd., Port Isabel, TX, United StatesUnruly Cactus Books & Coffee and Pirates Well Tattoo with support from Coastal Winds and Hopper Haus host the first Authors and Artists Art Show on Dec. 4. The one-day market features multiple local and talented RGV artist vendors. Items include books from local authors, prints, cards, keychains, jewelry, coin purchases, & totes, handmade soaps and more.
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Quarterly Report With The Chamber President
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, United StatesHarlingen Chamber's Javier De Leon has a personal face-to-face sit-down with members of the community on Dec. 5 and talks about what the Harlingen Chamber offers, initiatives and how to properly utilize chamber membership. This event is open to the entire community and is free.
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Mixer
Legacy Event Center 4610 S. Jackson Road, Edinburg, TX, United StatesThe RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts an Ugly Christmas Sweater Mixer on Dec. 5 at Legacy Event Center. Show off your ugliest Christmas sweater and bring a toy to be donated to Sara's Hope annual Toy Drive. Each toy donation is an entry for a door prize drawing. Door prizes and business cards are highly encouraged.
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Networking Lunch Mob
TBAJoin the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce for it monthly networking lunch on Dec. 7. The event provides an opportunity to network with other business community members and support a local restaurant. Everyone pays for his/her own lunch. Register online to receive event location and instructions.
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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.
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SPI Coffee And Conversation
Join the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Dec. 8 for "Coffee and Conversation" at Padre Island Brewing Co. Find out why animal shelters are so important to the community. Jackie Conrad, FOAR executive director, shares the important services FOAR provides for residents and tourists.