OCTOBER 18, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES EVENTS CALENDAR October 21 – The Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge will host a tree planting and environmental conservation day at their Rio Reforestation event at the Milagro Tract, 1320 Military Highway, in Pharr. Starting at 8 a.m., participants will gather to plant trees. The link to register is https://forms. gle/6qr6GjVeDLbNWK9V9. Dress appropriately for being outside in brush, work gloves, bug repellant, water, etc. You can find out more about this event, and other events, by visiting their website at https:// www.fws.gov/events. October 21 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday. October 21 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday. October 21 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com. October 21 – The Harlingen Farmers Market is held every Saturday, mid-October through mid-June, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Tyler Ave. and 2nd St. The event features a wide variety of fresh, local produce, baked goods, music and more. For more information visit harlingenfarmersmarket.com. October 21 – Ediburg will host their annual Los Muertos Bailan from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Promenade Park Amphitheater. Activities will spread from the Museum of South Texas History to Edinburg City Hall. The event will feature a chalk art contest, music, a Catrina fashion contest, and more. To find out more information, visit https://www.edinburgarts.com/losmuertosbailan. October 21 – Harlingen hosts their Downtown at Sundown every third Saturday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m. The event features live music and more. It is held on Jackson Street in historic downtown Harlingen. October 22 – The South Padre Island Farmers Market is held at The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd., every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for fresh produce, meats, cheese, juices and more. To see this event and others, visit https://www. sopadre.com/listing/south-padre-island-farmers-market/1099/. October 22 – IMAS will host an Adult Art Workshop: Papel Picado Printmaking from 2 to 4 p.m. Celebrate Dia de los Muertos and create festive prints that mimic the vibrant decorative craft of Papel Picado. Participants will take a tour of the Mexican and Latin American FolkArt Exhibit and see examples of Papel Picado from the IMAS Vault as they create prints of their own. Cost is $20 and includes museum admission. Visit https://theimasonline. org/event/papel-picado-printmaking-adult-workshops/ to register. The museum is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen. October 28 – The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas will host the 53rdAnnual Dakee Si Fall Powwow. Free admission at the Alton Community Center, 349 Dawes Ave. Door open at 10 a.m. and close at 9:30 p.m. Visit to experience American Indian culture, drumming, singing, and dancing. There will be raffles, cake walks, and vendors selling Indian food, arts, crafts, supplies, and wares. October 28 – South Padre Island Birding Center will host their annual event Hallowings: A Celebration of Monarch Migration. Monarchs are unique due to their two-way migration. Visit the park and celebrate the fall migration as they travel to their winter home in Mexico. The center will feature Monarch-themed activities, butterfly garden tours, and more. Admission is free for the day. There will also be entertainment, face painting, sandcastle lessons, and more fun. The event is being held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center is located at 6801 Padre Blvd. McAllen Convention Center to host Fiesta de Palmas In a spectacular transformation that is set to dazzle audiences far and wide, McAllen is taking its annual festival, Fiesta de Palmas, to a whole new level. The city’s beloved and iconic Digital Christmas Tree, recognized as the largest of its kind in the nation, is undergoing a magical metamorphosis into the world’s largest Catrina light show, aptly named “Ca-Tree-na.” La Catrina is a sacred symbol rooted in Mexican culture that symbolizes the way Mexican people see death and the afterlife. La Catrina represents the choice Mexican people make to honor and celebrate the lives of those they’ve lost instead of focusing on the fact that they are gone forever. Fiesta de Palmas, known for its rich cultural celebrations and vibrant traditions, will now feature this extraordinary fusion of holiday spirit and Mexican folklore. The Ca-Tree-na promises to be a visual spectacle that will leave festivalgoers awe-inspired and enchanted. McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos expressed his excitement about this unique transformation, saying, “McAllen has always been at the forefront of innovation, and the CaTree-na is a testament to our city’s creative spirit. This dazzling fusion of cultures is a true reflection of our diverse and vibrant community.” The Ca-Tree-na light show will showcase intricate and colorful Catrina-inspired designs, paying homage to the Mexican holiday tradition of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The transformation of the Digital Christmas Tree will be a marvel of technology, with thousands of LED lights synchronized to create mesmerizing patterns and animations. “We wanted to honor our Mexican heritage while continuing to spread holiday cheer,” said Joe Vera, McAllen Assistant City Manager. “The Ca-Tree-na is a symbol of unity, celebrating the rich traditions of both Christmas and Dia de los Muertos in a truly one-ofa-kind way.” Fiesta de Palmas attendees can look forward to nightly light shows set to music, creating an immersive and enchanting experience for visitors of all ages. The Ca-Tree-na promises to be a focal point of the festival, capturing the hearts of residents and visitors alike. The Ca-Tree-na transformation is the result of collaborative efforts between the McAllen Convention Center, McAllen Parks and Recreation Float Studio, and McAllen Public Works teams who have worked tirelessly to bring this unique vision to life. “Fiesta de Palmas is back, and it’s coming back bigger and better than ever before,” said Joe Garcia, Marketing & Event Coordinator for the McAllen Convention Center. “Picture this: three full days of non-stop festivities set to take over the picturesque grounds of the McAllen Convention Center. We guarantee that your heart will race with joy from the moment you step foot into this unforgettable event.” Fiesta de Palmas, with the CaTree-na as its centerpiece, will run from October 20 to October 22, at the McAllen Convention Center. The festival will feature an array of cultural performances, food vendors, artisan markets, and family-friendly activities, making it a must-attend event for everyone in the Rio Grande Valley. The event will feature Beer Around the World, HEB Pumpkin
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