February 2012 - Community Events
December 2nd
McAllen: 29th Annual Candlelight Posada
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen Parks & Recreation Department invite you to join them for the 29th Annual Candlelight Posada. This free, family-friendly event will be held at Archer Park Friday and Saturday, December2nd & 3rd, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. All events are free to the public! Cultural Food and beverages can be purchased throughout the 35 booths within the park. For more information please call 956-681-3333.
December 3rd
Edinburg: 12th Annual Night of Lights
Edinburg’s 12th annual Night of Lights celebration will begin at 3:45 p.m. at the City Hall Courtyard, 415 W. University Drive, with entertainment, food vendors and children’s activities. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. as it makes it way from the University of Texas-Pan American toward the Hidalgo County courthouse. For more information please call 956-383-4974.
December 14th-24th
Austin: Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Live music and art have made the original Armadillo Christmas Bazaar an iconic Austin event. Art fair and music festival rolled into one, it has long been the city’s favorite scene for holiday shopping, Austin style. With imaginative, handmade gifts and fine art that range from sophisticated to funky, the 2011 show will feature new talent and local legends. For more information please call 512-447-1605.
December 29th
San Antonio: 2011 Valero Alamo Bowl
The University of Washington and Baylor University have both accepted invitations today to play in the 2011 Valero Alamo Bowl on Thursday, December 29 at 8:00 p.m. CST in San Antonio’s 65,000-seat Alamodome. For more information please call 210-226-2695.
December 31st
San Antonio: Celebrate San Antonio
Live music on four stages, thousands of excited revelers, fireworks and entertainment for the entire family are on tap during Celebrate San Antonio this New Year’s Eve! Celebrate San Antonio, continues to draw a quarter of a million excited revelers downtown for a spectacular fireworks show, great San Antonio cuisine, games and rides, and entertainment for the entire family. For more information please call 210-212-8423.
December 31st
McAllen: New Years Eve Bash 2011
Ring in 2011 in downtown McAllen with as many as 40,000 people. Enjoy live music, food vendors, a carnival for kids, performances throughout the entertainment district and the great venues on 17th Street. Parking is free and a shuttle service will be provided to the entertainment district. McAllen’s 2011 New Year’s Eve Bash and Ball Drop, likened to the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in New York, will be held on Saturday, December 31st, from 7 pm to 1 am. For more information please call 956-686-4357.
