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Walk where 4,000 participants gather and enjoy a spectacular view of the Queen Isabella Bridge
January
Port Isabel Community Center 213 Yturria St. Port Isabel, TX 78578
This 'Women Only' tournament has more than 200 participants annually from all over the country. Women will compete in two divisions: Bahia and La Costa.
August
South Padre Island, TX.
Ph: (956) 761-4412
www.spichamber.com/events
Runners will enjoy a USATF certified course dotted with many of the city’s most treasured landmarks.
October
301 Mexico Blvd. Brownsville, TX.
Ph: (956) 621-7567
Brownsville / Matamoros with binational heritage parades celebrate the blending of two cultures.
February-March
Washington Park Brownsville, TX.
Ph: (956) 542-4245
www.charrodaysfiesta.com
It offers the best of the bay and deep sea fishing for enthusiasts of all ages. Attract a maximum of 1,500 fishermen and more than 500 boats during the two days of the tournament.
August
Ph: (956) 943-8438
More than 60 carnival games and seasons dealing with a spectacular haunted house will be available to everyone.
October
Gladys Porter Zoo Brownsville, TX.
Ph: (956) 548-9453
www.gpz.org
The 3-day event draws this large segment of the population by featuring well-known Hispanic artists, local music, unique food-booths, and popular events like the Jalapeño Eating Contest.
February-March
Washington Park Brownsville, TX.
Ph: (956) 550-9682
Join us and try hundreds of different types of beers.
October
Dean Porter Park Drive, Brownsville, TX.
Ph: (956) 831-9590
www.brownsvillebeerfest.com
A holiday event for the whole family with more than 800 bag lights and 135 lit figurines.
December
Gladys Porter Zoo 500 E. Ringgold St. Brownsville, TX
Ph: (956) 546-7187
www.gpz.org
Fireworks show. Starts at 9:15. It can be seen between the streets of Palma and Red Snapper along the Laguna Madre Bay
July
Laguna Madre Bay. South Padre Island. TX
Ph: (956) 761-6433
www.sopadre.com
This event is a major music festival with Latin jazz artists from all over the RGV.
October
11st. and E Leeve Historic Downtown Brownsville Brownsville, TX.
Ph: (956) 831-9590
www.artsinbrownsville.org
Brownsville Christmas Parade is presented by The Charro Days Fiesta HQ and invites you to get out and about the edge of Elizabeth Street to enjoy the beginning of the Christmas spirit.
December
Parade Route E. Elizabeth St. Brownsville, TX.
Ph: (956) 542-4245
www.charrofiesta.com