City of McAllen Podcast

In this episode of “Outdoors with Roy” learn about the City of McAllen’s 96th Annual Independence Day Celebration. It’s a fun filled day of fun for the entire family starting at 7 a.m. at the 4K Independence Day Run, followed by the Patriotic Program at Archer Park. The Main Street Parade presented by H-E-B will start at 9 a.m. from Houston Avenue to Beech Street on Main Street. Don’t forget about the Freedom Festival at Archer Park. Later in the day go to McAllen Municipal Pool for Aquatica Extravaganza followed by the celebration at McAllen Municipal Park for Concert in the Sky with festivities, food trucks, and live music. Finally, the 4th of July Concert in the Sky at 9 p.m. at McAllen Municipal Park. Happy 4th of July.

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS,) a Smithsonian Affiliate, has a new exhibit called “Water/Ways” which examines water as an environmental necessity and an important cultural element. “Water/Ways” is a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. “Water/Ways” will be at IMAS until August 11, 2024.

Champion Lakes Golf Course in McAllen, Texas, is proud to be the host golf course for the Drive, Chip & Putt Local Qualifier on Friday, May 3, 2024, starting at 3:00 p.m. Hosted in partnership with the Southern Texas Professional Golf Association (STPGA) and the McAllen Parks & Recreation Department, the event is open to junior golfers ages 7 to 15 years old. Participants will have three shots at each station and qualifying golfers will advance to the Regional portion and a chance at the National Competition at Augusta National Golf Club, where they will compete against junior golfers from across America.

On this episode of Hello McAllen, we sit down with the City of McAllen’s Sergio Garcia to discuss what Parks and Recreation Department has in store for family fun this summer.