July 2008 - Community Events

WESLACO

Fourth of July Celebration
July 4, 2008
Features free musical entertainment, food vendors, access to swimming pools and water slides, and more. Concludes with a fireworks display. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. Isaac Rodriguez Park.
For more information call: 956-973-3172

HARLINGEN

Fourth of July Parade & Family Fiesta
July 4, 2008
Begins at 10 a.m. Downtown, Jackson Street. Family Fiesta with live music and more is at Gutierrez Park. For more information call: 956-216-4910

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND

Fourth of July Fireworks
July 4, 2008
Annual fireworks display begins at 9:15 p.m. Bayside between Marline and Red Snapper streets.
For more information call: 956-761-6433

CORPUS CHRISTI

Big Bang Celebration
July 4, 2008
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display, patriotic ceremonies, live music at the Cole Park Amphitheater, parade and bayfront run. Downtown Bayfront. For more information call: 361-826-3460

FT. WORTH

Gran Fiesta de Fort Worth
July 25-27, 2008
A colorful three-evening outdoor celebration of Latin music, art and cuisine. Continuous musical entertainment and performing arts, educational and cultural activities, fashion show, and marketplace. Location: Main Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, visit www.granfiesta.com or call 512-358-1000

DEL RIO

First Friday Art Walk
July 4, 2008
Local art galleries display artwork of local and out-of-town artists.
For more information call: 830-774-3456

SAN ANTONIO

15th BALCONES HEIGHTS JAZZ FESTIVAL
July 11, 18, 25, Aug 7 & 14
Concerts kick off Friday, July 11 (7pm) for 5 consecutive Friday evenings. Headliners: Slim Man, Kyle Turner, Paul Brown, Jeff Kashiwa and Nils. Food/beverages available for purchase. The Amphitheater/Crossroads Mall, 4522 Fredericks-burg Rd.
For more information call: 210-732-0055

AUSTIN

Fourth of July Fireworks & Symphony
July 4, 2008
Austin Symphony hosts a concert of patriotic music that culminates in a fireworks display. Auditorium Shores at The Long Center. For more information call: 512-476-6064

EAGLE PASS

Fourth of July Celebration
July 4, 2008
Includes a 6 p.m. parade downtown, celebration from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Shelby Park, and 10 p.m. fireworks extravaganza in Shelby Park. For more information please call: 830-773-4343

EL PASO

4th of July Celebration
Four July 4, 2008
Presents the El Paso Symphony Orchestra in an evening of celebratory music and fireworks. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Chamizal National Memorial Amphitheater. For more information call: 915-541-4481

Ysleta Mission Festival
July 11 - July 13, 2008
Features continuous entertainment from top local bands and, in keeping with the great Tejano tradition, will also provide acts from the Tejano capital of the world, San Antonio. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 131 S. Zaragosa. For more information call: 915-859-9848