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Many of the events
in December cover more than one day. If you missed an event, you may
want to call the contact person and ask if the event covers another
day.
All Month
“A Magical
Christmas” in the City of Hidalgo the entire month of December at
the 17th Annual Festival of Lights. Enjoy the sights and sounds of
the season with a drive through Hidalgo’s display of more than 2
million lights. Illuminated Parade Sunday evening December 2nd;
Trolley tours available each evening December 3rd- 23rd. Schedule,
Dinner, a trolley ride and performance Dec. 3rd-16th, $8 includes
dinner, trolley tour and concert. 956) 843-2286
December
1, 2007
Jackson Street
Market Days - Saturday, December 01, 2007 - 9am - 4pm
Location: Jackson
Street
Downtown Harlingen
on Jackson Street
An old fashioned
open-air street fair with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce
cart, and food vendors. part of Jackson Street is blocked for this
event. This event is sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants
Association. Market Days is held on the first Saturday of each
month. The public is invited. For info, call June Ramirez.
Christmas
Lighted Boat Parade. Located in Port Isabel. (956) 943-2262
Dias Festival -
Junior League of McAllen is having a Dias Festivos located at the
McAllen Convention Center at 1300 S. 10th St. (956) 688-3400
Beach Bash 5K
Run & Race Time Trail - Unlimited Sports Adventures or go to
http://www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com - (956) 451-1500
Make Your own
Wreath/ Victorian Christmas Ornament Workshop, Brownsville
Heritage Complex.
http://www.brownsvillehistory.org - (956) 541-5560
Llano Grande Lake
Park Resort is having “Craft Sale”, located South on Mile 2
West, Mercedes. (956) 565-2638
Llano Grande Lake
Park Resort presents “Saturday Night Dance”, Featuring (Fred
Goldsberry), located South on Mile 2 West, Mercedes. (956) 565-2638
Call for Art
37th International Art Show; (Adult Exhibition), Brownsville
Museum of Fine Art.
http://www.brownsvillemfa.org - (956)542-0941
Laguna Madre Art
League’s Annual Christmas Show and Sale. In addition to
paintings, drawings, photography, wood sculptures and jewelry arts,
the members show t-shirts, cards and prints in a variety of
affordable sizes suitable for Christmas gift giving. Hours are
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Port Isabel
Community Center on Yturria Street. Raffle tickets on sale for $1.
Win a member’s artwork. Refreshments. Admission is free. Also on
December 2nd.
December
2, 2007
Beach Bonanza
Basketball Tournament. SPI Convention Center and Los Fresnos
High School. 16-team high school tournament. Session tickets: adults
$5, students $3 and tournament passes $10. 1-888-SPI-TKTS
Fitness Fiesta Marathon
McAllen, Texas
Events: Marathon 7:00 a.m.
Relay Marathon 7:00 a.m.
1/2 Marathon 7:00 a.m.
5K Run/Walk 8:00 a.m.
1 Mile Kids' Race 9:00a.m.
Contact: Veronica
at 956-821-9569
veronicagalligan@yahoo.com
TSTC Air
Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Club Fund-Raiser -
Sunday, December 02, 2007 – Location: McDonald's Restaurant - 2020 S
77 Sunshine –Strip, Harlingen, TX 78550. Phone: 956-364-4673 or
956-970-9597
The Air
Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Club at Texas State
Technical College Harlingen and McDonald's restaurant at 2020 S. 77
Sunshine Strip in Harlingen are teaming up for a fund-raiser to
benefit the club. ACR Club students are selling tickets for $1.50 to
those who wish to enjoy an all-you-can-eat hotcake breakfast from 7
a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 at McDonald's, located on 77 Sunshine
Strip near the intersection of Ed Carey Drive. ACR Club members will
assist with cooking and serving during the event. Fund-raiser
tickets must be purchased no later than Nov. 27. Phone Weaver at
956.970.9597 or club advisor Arnold Corona at 956.364.4673 to buy
tickets. Proceeds will fund club activities and community service
projects.
December
3, 2007
“Christmas
Parade”, Presented by Charro Days Inc.
http://www.charrodays.org – (956) 542-4245
December
6, 2007
“Broadway on
Ice”-The show features a dazzling cast including Olympic and
World Skating medalist Nancy Kerrigan and star of Days of Our Lives
Kevin Spirtas. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience. For
information go to robbiecabrera@dodgearena.com. - (956) 843-5522
Arroyo Holiday
Lighting - Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 6:30 pm - Location:
McKelvey Park, 1325 So. 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen, TX 78550.
Phone: (956) 423-5440
A Christmas event
full of family entertainment, food and community celebration of the
Holiday Season. The Arroyo Holiday Lighting features performances by
local groups with a selection of holiday music and a special
appearance by Santa Clause. The traditional program will show the
many talents, and will include a variety of song and dance. Santa
Clause will be there to make a special appearance for children of
all ages. Limited seating in the park will be available. Those
attending the program are encouraged to take a blanket or lawn chair
to sit on the hill and a flash light. Parking can be reached off of
Commerce Street by following the access road in front of the Valley
Morning Star, and continuing under the Arroyo bridge. For info, call
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce.
December
7, 2007
Harlingen Jaycee’s
Annual Christmas Parade, Jackson St. (956) 453-1336
Annual Pinata
Festival at Gutierrez Park (occurs after the Harlingen Jaycee’s
Christmas Parade) (956) 216-4910
Come on out for the
“Night Time Christmas Parade”, to be held in Downtown Rio
Grande City of Rio Grande. (956) 488-0047
“Mid Valley
Lighted Christmas Parade” an annual event featuring lighted
floats, marching band, antique cars and more. Located down Texas
Blvd starts at 6p.m. (956) 968-2102
25th Annual
Candlelight Posada; The Posada will kick off with a lighted
Christmas parade on Friday night at 7p.m. and continue throughout
the night with plenty of entertainment for the entire family. The
highlight of Saturday evening will be the Posada’s traditional
procession re-enactment of Mary and Joseph’s search for inn. Each
evening more than 30 booths will offer taste-tempting delights; the
Main Stage will offer extremely talented musical entertainment and
performances, and Little Town and Teen Town will provide fun and
activities for children of all ages. Join us for the memorable
event! Located at Historic Archer Park and begins on Fri. at
5-10p.m.; Sat. 5-10p.m. Admission is FREE.
December
8, 2007
2007 La Feria
Lighting Christmas parade, Ninth Annual La Feria Lighted
Christmas Parade. This year’s theme is “Music of Christmas on
Parade”; the Parade will have floats, bands, classic cars, horses,
drill teams and cheerleaders and much more. Begins at 5:30p.m, and
is located at Main Street, between Central Ave. and 9th. Admission
for parade participation is $10 and free for spectators. (956)
797-2261.
27th Annual Half
Marathon For more information call 956.492.5238/956.542.8967
tiny433@aol.com
December
9, 2007
All City Indoor
Market is having an All City Garage Sale located at the McAllen
Convention Center at 1300 S. 10th St. (956) 688-3400
Passport Fair -
Fair presented by: United States Postal Service - McAllen
Convention Center (Ware Rd & Exp 83) - Sunday, December 09, 2007 @
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall A (MCC-EH - A) | Parking NE / SE -
Event Contact Information Name: Greg Gonzalez, Phone:
956-971-1703.
December
10, 2007
Weslaco Museum
presents “The City of Weslaco and Things to Do While Here”
by: Martha Guerra, 2p, Library/Museum Auditorium, 525 S. Kansas, $3.
(956) 968-9142
December 11, 2007
Winter Texan
Reception at RGLSS Grounds, 1000 N. Texas St. There will be
entertainment and refreshments along with door prizes and goody
bags. Begins at 7p and admission is free.
http://www.mercedeschamber.com - (956) 565-2221
Wine Tasting
Cultural Arts & Entertainment Series - Tuesday, December 11,
2007 7pm to 8pm - Confused about which wines to choose? Join us to
explore the exciting, yet sometimes mysterious, world of wine. This
class will cover the basics of wine characteristics. Participants
must be 21 years of age. Please bring an ID, notebook, and water.
The presenter, Erick Acosta of HEB will guide you through these
basic methods. Come join us in a fun, relaxed environment and
discover the differences in various wines! For more information
and/or to book your place, please contact Rita Perera at 956.
687.2787.
McAllen
Art.com
December
12, 2007
The Dallas Brass will be performing in concert at McAllen High
School on December 12 at 7:00pm. The concert is presented by the
Sharyland High School Band. The Dallas Brass appears as part of
their Music in the Schools program. Tickets are available at Melhart
Music and the Mission Chamber of Commerce. General Admission - $10.
December
15, 2007
Annual SPI
Christmas Parade-An Old-fashioned Christmas - 20th Annual SPI
Christmas Parade – An Old-fashioned Christmas. 5:30 p.m. The day
begins with breakfast with Santa for children 10 and under, and the
day continues with many activities and give-aways. For more
information, call Mary Ann Small at (956) 761-7800 or Jacky Conrad
at (956) 772-1974.
Santa's Green
Christmas Awareness Festival
Where: San Juan
City Hall and Fire Station, 709 S. Nebraska St. San Juan, TX 78589
When: Saturday,
Dec. 15, 2007, 1PM - 9PM
Come share
Christmas with the city of San Juan! This year we are
celebrating the holiday an eco-friendly way! Help promote a greener
San Juan by stopping by for food and fun! Parade begins at 7pm at
the Basilica and will go south on Nebraska St.
There will be snow,
games, food, entertainment, a battle of the bands and more!
December
16, 2007
4th Annual Rock For Tots Metal Show. It
will be Sunday 12/16/07 at Smiley's Ballroom in Harlingen, TX (exit
Rangerville Rd.) Open to all ages. Show starts at 7:00 PM and the
cover is a new toy. If you can't attend then please come by and
donate a new toy. This was a big success last year and we hope to
top it. Bands that will be performing are In Asunder, Embracing
Doom, Deviousend, Axe of Vengeance, Sovereign Wrath, and Unbroken
Loathe and maybe a few more. Rigor Mortis Records will also be there
selling CDs, DVDs, t-shirts and miscellaneous heavy metal gear.
Check out our website.
December
27, 2007
Wild Game Feast
Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House in Harlingen, time &
location to be announced. (956) 412-7200 |
