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SUMMARY:Monarch Fest
DESCRIPTION:Each spring\, Monarch Butterflies migrate north and east around March or April. On April 2\, Quinta Mazatlan hosts the annual Monarch Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in McAllen\, with the Bug Parade at 11 a.m. \nFamily activities include live music\, dance\, vendors\, arts & crafts\, migration path\, speakers\, garden tours\, food and other activities. The main stage features cultural dances and performers throughout the festival. Quinta Mazatlan encourages festival goers to wear orange and wings. \nChildren of all ages will enjoy the Bug Parade with an invitation to dress as a pollinator and walk in the parade. The Bug Parade is led by the famous McHi Drumline\, Butterfly Stilt Walkers and more entertainers. Kids can also meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar along the route. \nAmbassador animals will be on display with presentations by Gladys Porter Zoo and Animal Contacto. Boy Scouts can work on fulfilling badge requirements including Grow Something\, In the Wild\, Feathers-Fur-Fins and the Insect Badge. Girl Scouts can work to complete Outdoor Art Petal\, Animal Habitat\, Garden and Bug Badges. \nAdults will enjoy the live music\, garden tours\, native plant sale\, vendors\, food and monarch/gardening speakers. The streets of “Mazatlan” will feature educational booths hosted by UTRGV Entomology\, Estero Llano Grande\, Resaca de las Palmas\, McAllen Recycling & Composting\, McAllen Fire Station\, McAllen Police Department\, McAllen Library\, McAllen Public Utility\, One Up Mushroom\, Santa Ana NWR\, Texas Master Naturalists and more. \nFestival sponsors are the Radisson Hotel\, Med Care EMS\, Whataburger and many educational organizations and volunteers. \nFestival admission is $7 for adults\, $5 for children\, and children ages 2 and under are admitted free. \nTickets are available online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/monarch-fest/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:McAllen Cruise Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for the second annual “McAllen Classic Car Cruise Night” in McAllen April 2 from 1-7 p.m. Admission is free. \nThe chamber invites all car enthusiasts to come out for a family-friendly event while strolling down memory lane viewing the different decades of automobile history. The event promises to be fun and enjoyable\, with a special guest appearance by the Green Ghost. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed. \nThe classic car cruise will start at the McAllen Chamber led by the Green Ghost. It will then work its way North on Main Street to The Old Church and then back to the McAllen Chamber. Judging will take place at the McAllen Chamber. The announcement of winners will take place in the latter part of the afternoon. \n“We’re excited to have the Green Ghost sponsor the event\,” stated Blanca Cardenas\, Interim President & CEO. “Attendees will have an opportunity to meet and greet and take photos with Charlie Clark\, star of the Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone\, which will premiere in select theaters on April 29.” \nFor more information about the McAllen Classic Car Cruise\, contact Wally or Maritza at 956-682-2871.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/mcallen-cruise-night/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:RGVHCC Manic Mixer
DESCRIPTION:The RGV Hispanic Chamber hosts its monthly Manic Monday April 4 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The evening includes appetizers and beverages. \nCome meet and greet members\, and network with new prospective members who wish to use the benefits that the RGVHCC offers. \nThis event is open to all. Attendees may bring a door prize for a chance to talk about their businesses.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/rgvhcc-manic-mixer/
LOCATION:Costa Messa\, 4013 W. Expy 83\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Community Family Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:McAllen Public Library hosts a Community Family Health Fair on April 9 at the Main library. Attendees can “Get on Track with your Health” by taking advantage of free health screenings and visiting many informational stations. Families can enjoy free mini train rides\, jump rope and hoola hoop contests\, a bubble dance-a-thon more. The Health Fair will take place inside the library lobby and outside\, in front of the facility. \nDr. Martin Ekoumou and UTRGV-UT Health Rio Grande Valley students will be onsite providing free health screenings. These include blood pressure checks\, BMI testing\, diabetes screening and cholesterol testing. \nAgencies such as Texas A&M AgriLife Extension\, Hammond Vision Center\, McAllen VA Outpatient Clinic\, Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association\, Endeavors\, South Texas Health System\, Power of Why Studio\, Vitalant\, McAllen Metro and many others will share information about their services to our community. \nThe Community Family Health Fair is free and open to the public. \nFor more information\, contact the library or visit its website.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/community-family-health-fair/
LOCATION:McAllen Public Library\, 4001 North 23rd Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78504\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunset Live
DESCRIPTION:After a brief pause for two years\, McAllen’s Sunset Live outdoor music festival returns in its full capacity April 9 with a Tex-Mex Country R&B musical celebration.  \nAdmission and parking to the concert is free and is open to the whole family\, including pets. \nThe lineup for Saturday is as follows:\n\n6-6:45 p.m. – Yoga class with Quiet Mind Yoga\n6:30 p.m. – STAARZ\, R&B Pop from Brownsville\n7 p.m. – Lizzie Astorga\, Mexican &American Pop from Brownsville\n8 p.m. – Ricky J & Desert Bloom\, Country from McAllen\n9 p.m. – Darius Jackson\, Blues musician from Austin\n\nAbout Sunset Live\nSunset Live includes three concerts in the spring and three concerts in the fall. Each concert takes place the second Saturday of the month. The series focuses on promoting the arts and giving up-and-coming artists and musicians a different type of exposure outside of the local bar scene. 
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/sunset-live-2/
LOCATION:McAllen Convention Center Oval Park.\, 700 Convention Center Blvd\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Food Park Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:Food Park Unplugged takes place April 15 at McAllen Food Park. \nEvery 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. \nFree admission into the park.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/food-park-unplugged-9/
LOCATION:McAllen Food Park\, 10 N. Broadway\, McAllen\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Hats Off to Business Women Dinner & Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts the Hats Off to Business Women Dinner & Expo on April 27. The gathering of business women celebrates successes while offering networking opportunities. Attendees may also learn how SBA can assist in the creation or expansion of their businesses from keynote speaker Angela Burton\, RGV SBA district director. \nThe event also includes a Kentucky Derby hat contest. \nIndividual tickets to Hats Off to Business Women are $50. Attendees may also reserve a table of eight for $600 by calling the RGVHCC. Vendor table are also available by contacting the chamber. Non-member vendor tables are $250 and include two tickets. Member vendor tables are $200 and include two tickets. \nIndividual tickets are available for purchase online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/hats-off-to-business-women-dinner-expo/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton\, 800 Convention Center Blvd.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Tacos 'n Tequila Craft Cocktails Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, South Texas Health System\, the Radisson Hotel\, and McAllen Nut & Bolt invite you to this year’s Tacos ‘n Tequila Showcase. Come taste the best tacos and the best tequila craft cocktails in McAllen. \nRestaurants participating this year include Republic of the Rio Grande\, Birdie Bistro\, On the Border\, Costa Messa\, On the Grill and Palenque Grill. Benny & the Katz will provide live music. \nFor more information\, contact Gerry at 956-682-2871.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/tacos-n-tequila-craft-cocktails-showcase/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel\, 2721 South 10th Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
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