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| Halloween Festivals Have a ghoulishly good time this year at the City of McAllen Halloween Festival. Enjoy haunted houses, games, candy, music, food and fun with the Parks and Recreation, Police and Fire Departments. Visit one or visit them all! Lark Community Center (2601 Lark Ave), Las Palmas Community Center (1921 N 25th Street), and Palm View Community Center (3401 Jordan Rd). Date: Monday, October 31, 2011 Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. *NEW THIS YEAR* Municipal Haunted Pool (1921 N Bicentennial Blvd) Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011 Time: 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Admission: $2.00 per person There will be "Haunted Canoe Rides", games, candy and much more! |
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| Be a part of one of the premier running events in South Texas. Beginning along the Mexico border, the 10K race route winds through several Valley cities and ends in McAllen's Los Encinos Park. Youth ages 14 and under can participate in a 2K race is held simultaneously. The event is chip-timed and course certified. Date: Sunday, November 20, 2011 |
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| Candlelight Posada Get in theholiday spiritat the annual Candlelight Posada sponsored by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen. Enjoy two days of festive fun with the lighted parade, posada procession,music, food andfun for the entire family! Date: Friday, December 2 & Saturday, December 3, 2011 Time: 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Place: Archer Park, 101 N Main Street |
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| Independence Day Celebration Celebrate America's independence with the City of McAllen. Enjoy a variety of activities throughout the day including parade, family festival, kiddie carnival and fireworks extravaganza!Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Schedule of Events |