Grab your favorite festive sweater or tank, and get ready for some fun this Holiday Season!
Use the hashtag #rgvfamilyfun or tag us @thergvmoms on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! If we’ve missed any area events, please feel free to add them to our Community Calendar.
Municipal Events
City of Brownsville
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date/Time: Thursday, Dec. 2 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Washington Park | 700 E Madison Street, Brownsville
Holiday Village Opening Night
Date/Time: Monday, Nov. 22 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Dean Porter Park | 501 E Ringgold Street, Brownsville
City of Edinburg
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date/Time: Thursday, Dec. 2 | 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Edinburg City Hall, 415 West University Drive
City of Harlingen
Lighting of the Arroyo
Date/Time: Thursday, Dec. 2 | 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: McKelvey Park | 1325 S 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen
City of Hidalgo
Light up the Tree at Hidalgo Festival of Lights
Date/Time: Begins Wednesday, Dec. 1
Location: 704 E Texano Dr., Hidalgo
City of McAllen
7th Annual Light up the Holidays: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date/Time: TBA
Location: McAllen Convention Center | 700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen
Activities: Start off the season and celebrate the lighting of the 64′ tree!
Christmas in the Park
Date/Time: December 3 & 4
Location: McAllen Municipal Park | 1921 N. Bicentennial Blvd., McAllen
Activities: Entertainment, food vendors, a marketplace, carnival, interactive games, kiddie rides, Santa Claus, and entertainment for the entire family!
City of Pharr
Christmas Lighting Ceremony
Date/Time: Monday, Nov. 29 | 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Location: Pharr City Hall | 118 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr
Christmas Posada
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 11 | 5:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Pharr
There will be activities, face paintings, food trucks, food vendors and live music for the whole family to enjoy. This year City of Pharr will also be hosting a Toy Drive, so make sure to bring a toy and give joy!
City of South Padre Island
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date/Time: Wednesday, Dec. 1 | 5:00 p.m.
Location: South Padre Island City Hall | 4601 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island
City of Edinburg
Night of Lights Parade
Date/Time: Friday, Dec. 3 | 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Route: UTRGV to Edinburg Town Square
City of Harlingen
A Candyland Christmas Parade
Date/Time: Friday, Dec. 3 | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Address: Downtown Harlingen
City of Hidalgo
Festival Of Lights Illuminated Christmas Parade
Date/Time: TBA
Address: Hidalgo
City of McAllen
McAllen Holiday Parade
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 4 | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Route: Begins at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium
City of San Benito
79th Annual Christmas Parade
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 11 | 6:00 p.m.
Route: Downtown San Benito
City of South Padre Island
32nd Annual Christmas Parade
Date/Time: Friday, Dec. 3 | 6:00 p.m.
Route: Mars Lane, South Padre Island
Lighted Boat Parade
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 4 | 6:00 p.m.
Route: Jim’s Pier, 211 W Swordfish St, SPI
City of Weslaco
Weslaco Lighted Christmas Parade: A Dr. Seuss Christmas
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 11 | 6:00 p.m.
Route: Texas Blvd. from Pike Blvd. to 6th St.
Holiday Family Fun
The events below are ongoing throughout the holiday season. For other events that are on a single day, check out the community calendar.
City of Brownsville
Holiday Village
Location: Dean Porter Park | 501 E Ringgold St, Brownsville
Dates: Nov. 22 to Jan. 1; Free Admission
Times: Sunday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
City of Hidalgo
Hidalgo Festival of Lights
Location: 704 East Ramon Ayala Dr., Hidalgo
Dates: Open Dec. 1, 2021 to Jan. 2, 2022
Free drive-through or tickets available at www.hidalgofestivaloflights.com
City of McAllen
South Pole of Texas Illuminated Festival
Location: McAllen Convention Center | 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen
Dates: Nov. 24 to Jan. 2
Bass Pro Shops (Harlingen)
Address:101 Bass Pro Dr, Harlingen
Phone: (956) 291-5200
Dates: Nov. 6 – Dec. 24
Times: Weekdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Weekends, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
La Plaza Mall (McAllen)
Address: 2200 S 10th St, McAllen
Phone: (956) 972-5454
Dates: Nov. 12 – Dec. 24
Times: Vary
Sunrise Mall (Brownsville)
Address: 2370 N Expressway, Brownsville
Phone: (956) 541-5302
Dates: TBA
Times: TBA
