Good morning, McAllen.

Tessy Camargo, a cosmetologist from Weslaco, exchanged hair services for canned goods and collected over 250 non-perishable food items—donating them to Rock of Ages Church in Pharr to help local families in need.

Travelers in the Valley advised holiday flyers from McAllen and Harlingen airports to pack lightly (only carry on) and arrive early, noting that TSA checkpoints are running smoothly.

They also recommended downloading airline apps (for updates) and arriving two to two and a half hours before departure to keep travel hassle-free.

3rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

8 AM – 2 PM — Firemen's Park — Proceeds benefit young mothers — Participate in a festive 5K with custom medals and event shirts.

Mcallen Holiday Parade 2025

6-7:30 p.m. — McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium — Free entry — Experience the largest holiday and helium balloon parade in Texas with a vibrant parade route.

Mariachi Christmas Celebration

7-9 p.m. — Rowe High School, 2101 N Ware Rd, McAllen, TX — Entry to be determined — Celebrate the Christmas season with vibrant mariachi music and traditional Mexican dance performances.

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — El Divino Dining & Cocktails — 25% off tickets with code UGLY25 — Celebrate the holiday season in your ugliest sweater while enjoying drinks, games, and photo contests.

Volunteer Opportunity at Giving Machines

12 PM – 10 PM — McAllen Food Park — Free entry — Participate in a meaningful service opportunity to spread love and help those in need this Christmas season.

South Pole Illuminating Festival

5:30-7 p.m. — McAllen Convention Center — Free admission for children 6 and under — Experience a magical evening of holiday lights and family fun.

Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet

3:00 – 4:30 PM — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting magic of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet with an international cast of dancers.

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