Tag Archives: Fiesta De Palmas

Fiesta De Palmas This Weekend

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Fiesta de Palmas takes place this weekend, Oct. 17-19, at the McAllen Convention Center, bringing with it three days of live music, international food, family fun and performances that bring the community together. Drawing thousands of attendees each year, the festival shines a spotlight on the Rio Grande Valley as a hub for arts, culture and entertainment. As South Texas’ largest cultural music festival, the music lineup includes a mix…

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Fiesta de Palmas 2022

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This 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.

Fiesta de Palmas Pumpkin Patch Gives Back

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Fiesta de Palmas welcomes its first pumpkin patch to the annual cultural festival Oct. 22-24. The “Fiesta Fun Pumpkin Patch” will offer attendees the chance to get an Instagramable photo opportunity and purchase a pumpkin, as well. Fiesta de Palmas is giving back with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. “Fiesta de Palmas’ philanthropic efforts are rooted in the City of McAllen’s purpose of providing high…

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McAllen to Host First Public Event Post-COVID

Scenes from Fiesta de Palmas in 2019. (City of McAllen photo)

The City of McAllen is planning to host its first major public event since the beginnings of COVID-19 when it stages the annual Fiesta de Palmas early next month. Fiesta de Palmas celebrates the cultural heritage of border communities and highlights McAllen as an international city with strong ties to Mexico. This year’s event will be modified to fit the current era with an emphasis on social distancing. Drive-through, curbside…

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ECO-RIO Builds Student STEAM Skills

Danny Conner and his live reptiles are among the many educational entertainers at ECO-RIO.

The largest environmental educational event in South Texas, ECO-RIO, takes place this weekend at Fiesta De Palmas. From Sept. 21-22, students 12 and under can build STEAM skills for free. The Science-Technology-Engineering-Art-Math event also builds environmental leadership.  Since nature education takes many forms, ECO-RIO features more than 40 educational booths. Students will have opportunities to see live animal ambassadors up-close. Many educational entertainers will be on hand including Sky King Falconry, Contacto…

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McAllen a Marketing Award Finalist

Fiesta de Palmas award vote

The Event and Arena Marketing Conference’s announcement of its finalists for this year’s awards ceremony includes the City of McAllen. The EAMC recognizes the most innovative and impactful work in the live entertainment industry. Of the top five categories, McAllen is one of three finalists for EAMC Marketing Campaign of the Year. The nomination is a result of successful marketing efforts for last year’s introduction of Fiesta De Palmas. To prepare for Fiesta…

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