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Organizers Announce South Pole Illuminated Festival

November 9, 2023

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McAllen is once again gearing up for its South Pole Illuminated Festival 2023, presented by H-E-B, which takes place Nov. 29 through Dec. 30. Kicking off the festival is the official McAllen Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. In an announcement this week, dignitaries, sponsors and community partners revealed the “festive magic” that will soon take over the McAllen Convention Center grounds. A multitude of attractions…

McAllen To Celebrate South Pole Illuminated Festival

November 10, 2022

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The City of McAllen will celebrate the South Pole Illuminated Festival, presented by H-E-B, Nov. 30 through Jan. 1. The 33-day event at the McAllen Convention Center will unveil the tallest RGB Christmas Tree in America, spanning over 10 stories tall. The digital red, green, blue color light model tree will be just one aspect of helping guests to experience a walking journey through millions of lights. The South Pole…

McAllen’s Sunset Live Returns Saturday

April 6, 2022

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After a brief pause for two years, McAllen’s Sunset Live outdoor music festival returns in its full capacity April 9. The concert series features local musical groups, as well as other regional and national bands. Kicking off the festival is a Tex-Mex Country R&B musical celebration at the McAllen Convention Center Oval Park. This will be the 43rd concert for Sunset Live, making it the leader in outdoor live music events…

Fiesta de Palmas Announces Musical Line-Up

October 16, 2021

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Fiesta de Palmas recently announced its upcoming musical lineup for the festival taking place Oct. 22-24. The local talent will take center stage on the McAllen Performing Arts Center stage and Sunset Stage at the McAllen Convention Center throughout the weekend. This year, the festival is celebrating and supporting talent from all across the Rio Grande Valley, making these local artists and bands the official headliners. The weekend kicks off…

McAllen to Host First Public Event Post-COVID

October 22, 2020

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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…

McAllen: Que FRIO!

December 1, 2019

Chris Ardis

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Who says it doesn’t snow in McAllen? Actually, thanks to Peerless Production Group and the City of McAllen, expect to hear, “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow” now through Jan. 6. In fact, due to this sudden change in Valley precipitation, city leaders have dubbed McAllen “The Official South Pole of Texas.” It will be so cold in McAllen, they will be using the Spanish word, “FRIO!” …

The Sunset Live Concert Series Is Back

October 17, 2019

Beth Martinez

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The Sunset Live Concert Series is held every second Saturday of the month at the McAllen Convention Center. It runs from April to June and October to December. The venue focuses on promoting the arts and family fun, and giving artists/musicians a family-friendly space to promote their work. This series is a family- and pet-friendly event. Free to the public, the venue also has public and dog parks, as well…

ECO-RIO Builds Student STEAM Skills

September 17, 2019

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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…

City of McAllen Receives 97 Marketing Awards

August 25, 2019

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The City of McAllen was recently host to the Texas Festival and Events Association Annual Conference, bringing in festivals and events representatives from around the state. The highlight of the annual gathering is the Kaliff Marketing Awards. These recognize the best of the best among the various Texas festivals and events. The City of McAllen earned 97 awards for various events it hosts within their respective budget categories. A total…

Festival to Celebrate Cultural Influences

June 1, 2019

George Cox

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An ambitious five-day festival coming to McAllen in July will celebrate the past, present and future of Latino culture and its influence on the Rio Grande Valley. “We see the need to create a destination festival in the summer,” said Luis Cantu, vice president for international business and community development with the McAllen Chamber of Commerce. “It’s kind of a compilation of a lot of events we have done, but…