Christmastime is here! Get ready for some family fun this holiday season! We’ve got the scoop on all of the holiday events, from parades to light displays to tree lightings and more!
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 & Parades
City of Brownsville
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date/Time: Thursday, Nov. 30 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Washington Park | 700 E Madison Street, Brownsville
71st Annual Christmas Parade
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 2 | 7:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Brownsville
City of Edinburg
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date/Time: Thursday, Nov. 30 | 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W McIntyre St.
Night of Lights Parade
Date/Time: Friday, Dec. 1 | 7:00 p.m.
Location: Parade begins at Dustin M. Sekula Library, ends at Promenade Park Amphitheater
City of Harlingen
Lighting of the Arroyo
Date/Time: Thursday, Nov. 30 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: McKelvey Park | 1325 S 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen
Christmas Parade
Date/Time: Friday, Dec. 1 | 7:00 p.m.
Location: Jackson Ave. in Downtown Harlingen
City of McAllen
Digital Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date/Time: Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 6:00 p.m.
Location: McAllen Convention Center | 700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen
McAllen Holiday Parade
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 2 | Vuelta Zone opens at 4:30 p.m. | Parade starts at 6:00 p.m.
Location: McAllen Veterans Stadium | 2001 N. Bicentennial Blvd., McAllen
City of Pharr
Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting
Date/Time: Friday, Dec. 1 | 6:00-11:00 p.m. | Tree Lighting at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Pharr Downtown Park | 200 S. Cage Blvd.
Christmas Posada
Date/Time: Sunday, Dec. 10 | 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Pharr Downtown Park | 200 S. Cage Blvd.
City of Weslaco
Weslaco Christmas Parade and Santa Dash
Date/Time: Saturday, Dec. 9 | Santa Dash at 5:00 p.m. | Parade at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Texas Blvd in Downtown Weslaco
Ongoing 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.
Holiday Village Brownsville
Location: Dean Porter Park | 501 E Ringgold St, Brownsville
Dates: Nov. 20 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.
Links
Hidalgo Festival of Lights
Location: Payne Arena -2600 N. 10th. St. Hidalgo, TX
Dates: Open Dec. 3, 2023 to Jan. 1, 2024
Times: Monday-Thursday & Sunday: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday-Saturday: 6:00 pm-11:00 pm
Extended Hours: December 15th –January 1st
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Links
South Pole of Texas Illuminated Festival
Location: McAllen Convention Center | 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen
Dates: Open November 29
Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday & Saturday: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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