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The Greatest Show in the USA! Sign up today to be part of our Little Miss Fourth of July Pageant! The pageant will be taking place on Saturday, June 11 at the Palm View Community Center. Age Divisions: Tiny Miss (4-6) Little Miss (7-9) Young Miss (10-12) Junior Miss (13-15) Theme: Circus ...
It's the Fourth of July! Be sure to join us on Monday, July 4th for our 94th Annual Independence Day Celebration presented by H-E-B! We invite everyone to join us at Archer Park as we kick off the festivities like the Independence 4K run, our Patriotic Program, the Main Street Parade and Freedom...
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The Department strives to: Improve the quality of life through the provision of well-balanced, high-quality recreation programs for the residents of McAllen to enjoy during their leisure time. Facilitate wholesome and constructive programs with a measurable value to the community. Provide attractive and well-maintained major parks and recreation facilities in each sector of the city.
These facilities should be within a reasonable distance of every surrounding neighborhood and offer safe opportunities for athletic competition, facility gatherings, and other passive and active recreation activities. Promote environmental conservation, eco and cultural tourism and socially oriented special events.
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