NOVEMBER 30, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 18 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.WinterTexanTimes.com When you follow us on Facebook AND Subscribe to our FREE e-Edition newsletter You will be eligible to win great prizes from our advertisers through our drawings held throughout the season 956.580.7800 1217 N CONWAY, MISSION Follow us on Facebook.com/ wintertexantimes BRING US ALONG, & THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO SEE, MORE TO DO IN PRINT, ONLINE ON ANY DEVICE YOU WILL WANT TO TAKE IT WITH YOU WHEREVERYOUGO share some of our family traditions with him – like tamales the day after Thanksgiving while we set up the tree and snow village. And we ate leftovers nearly all weekend. Whether it was leftovers from Thanksgiving or leftover tamales and veggies, we had something to eat. I didn’t have to cook anything else until Sunday evening. Now we did go out to eat lunch a couple of times though to change things up a bit. I am so thankful we have these moments to share with each other, share traditions and share stories. There was always a story to share, and I loved hearing my dad talk about his past, family members that I barely knew growing up, and just how different the world was during his younger days. How was your Thanksgiving? What traditions do you have? What do you like most about the holidays? ******** Now we prepare for the Christmas holidays that seem to be right around the corner. As we do we think about those less fortunate and what we can do to help them. I am already seeing church organizations making and filling stockings for foster kids, places collecting jackets, Toys for Tots, and others. If your park is doing something this holiday season for your community, or an organization, please let us know. We would love to get more information and get a story out of what you are doing. We love seeing photos of what you are doing as well – so don’t forget to show us how you are helping. You can send information to news@wintertexantimes.com. RAMBLINGS From pg. 1 (Hwy. 100), and ends at Port Isabel Event and Cultural Center (309 E. Railroad Ave.). The tree lighting will be held at 7 p.m. at Beulah Lee Park (203 W. Queen Isabella). There will be performances, vendors, Santa and more. The Public Works Department will also be decorating the Hwy. 100 medians with festive holiday lights and more. The city adds something new each year. McAllen will present their Holiday Parade on December 3rd at 6 p.m. from the McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2001 N. Bicentennial Blvd. Ticket prices start at $10 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office (801 Convention Center Blvd). There will also be plenty of free seating along the parade route, on a first come basis. The parade will feature balloons, lighted floats and some stars including Dallas Cowboys players and Mario Lopez. For more information, visit www.mcallenholidayparade.com. On Friday, December 9, at 6:15 p.m., the City of Alamo will host their annual Christmas Lighted Parade. The parade will begin at the intersection of Frontage/Alamo Rd. and head down Alamo Road toward Alamo Downtown Central Park. Celebrate the season with illuminated floats, tasty food, and lots of Christmas cheer. Have fun with the city and get transported to an island paradise as they celebrate Christmas with a Hawaiian twist with their Christmas Luau. The tree lighting will be held after the parade at the park. There will be entertainment, food, and more. On December 10, Rancho Viejo will host their seventh Annual Golf Cart Parade. Their event starts at 5 p.m. at the town hall. There will be a posada, tamales, music and more. Contests will be held for the best decorated cart, bike, and home. Keep McAllen beautiful will host a Christmas Posada at Archer Park, 101 N. Main St., on Saturday, December 10, starting at 7 p.m. The free event will feature the traditional posada procession that reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging. CHRISTMAS From pg. 16
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