McAllen kicked off the Holiday season with the largest holiday and helium balloon parade in Texas, the McAllen Holiday Parade. And if you’re ready to immerse yourself even more with all the holiday jingle-jangle, we’re sharing our new McAllen Christmas Light & Holiday Map!
Explore the enchanting world of lights and Christmas trees that adorn the city. From dazzling displays on residential streets to festive installations in public spaces, the city is aglow with the warmth and joy of the holidays.
Interactive McAllen Christmas Light Map
This interactive map guides you through the city’s most dazzling displays, ensuring you don’t miss out on any of the festive magic. With just a click, you can discover the must-see spots, plan your route, and immerse yourself in the glow of McAllen’s holiday spirit. The map is a testament to the community’s commitment to spreading joy and fostering a sense of togetherness during this special time of the year.
Map and Link For Lights
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1sMhSQf6m7SDoE2iRsAhk-wlm1uPyt9g&femb=1&ll=26.2464751231237%2C-98.23910365&z=12
Share the Magic
One of the most heartwarming aspects of the holiday season in McAllen is the spirit of community and sharing. If you stumble upon a hidden gem of a display or a street that seems to have transformed into a Christmas wonderland, don’t keep it to yourself!
Take a picture, note the street intersection, and share it with us, the Explore McAllen team! Your contribution could lead fellow festive explorers to a magical spot they might have otherwise missed.
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The Ultimate Christmas Light Display Illuminate at the McAllen Convention Center
South Pole Illuminated Festival
That’s right, McAllen was officially named the South Pole of the Texas making McAllen one of your top destination to get you in the festive spirit!
And the MUST VISIT Holiday experience is the South Pole Illuminated Festival at the McAllen Convention Center.
@exploremcallen ✨☃️Step into the enchanting world of the South Pole Illuminated Festival at the McAllen Convention Center.🎁 Celebrate the holiday spirit with the ones you love, and experience a winter wonderland filled with: 🚂 Train Rides ❄️Recreated Snowfall 🎆 Fireworks ✨ Texas Light Show 🎶 Live Music 🛍 Vendors 🎠 Carnival Rides & millions of dazzling lights! 🌟 Admission: Weekdays: $12 Adults | $7 kids 12 & under Weekends: $15 Adults | $10 kids 12 & under 🎅🏽 KIDS ENTER FREE: Tuesday-Thursday until December 14th thanks to Lone Star National Bank Hours: Sunday – Thursday 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Friday & Saturday 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm CLOSED – Dec. 24 The illuminated magic is made possible by ❤️ Sames Lincoln McAllen , Lone Star National Bank , McAllen International Airport , Martinez Powersports , South Texas ISD , Metro McAllen & Reliant Energy ®! . . . #mcallen #mcallentx #rgv956 #956valley #956rgv #southtexas #mcallenconventioncenter #thingstodoinmcallentx #mcallentexas #funthingstodo #downtownmcallen #nearme #southpole #southpoleoftexas #santapictures #picswithsanta #foodvendors #christmastree #smores #carnivalrides #carnival #holidayevents
Experience activities including:
- Train Rides
- Recreated Snowfall
- Fireworks
- Texas Light Show
- Live Music
- Vendors
- Carnival Rides
- & did we mention millions of lights!
Admission:
Weekdays: $12 Adults | $7 kids 12 & under
Weekends: $15 Adults | $10 kids 12 & under
KIDS ENTER FREE: Tuesday-Thursday until December 14th thanks to Lone Star National Bank
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
CLOSED – Dec. 24
This experience is brought to you by partners including Sames Lincoln McAllen , Lone Star National Bank , McAllen International Airport , Martinez Powersports , South Texas ISD , Metro McAllen & Reliant Energy ®!
To purchase tickets, click here.
