NEWS Staff Report
The 82nd Annual San Benito Christmas Parade and the annual San Benito Rotary Christmas in the Park mark a weekend of Christmas events.
The City of San Benito’s 82nd Annual Christmas Parade is slated for Saturday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. As tradition, the parade will proceed through Downtown San Benito on Sam Houston Blvd. and cap off with an appearance by Santa. For more information, call the City at (956) 361-3800.
The Rotary Club of San Benito is holding its annual Christmas at the Park Posada on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 2-4 p.m. at the Rotary Centennial Park, located on Callandret Black History Museum grounds, 305 Doherty St., San Benito.
Simultaneously, the Rotary Club of San Benito is also hosting Christmas at the Park on Sun., Dec. 15, from 12–5 p.m., also at Rotary Centennial Park.
Both events are open to the community and feature several activities specifically for children and adults young at heart. “The event is filled with Christmas Magic for the kid in all of us,” said Rotarian Dr. Olivia Z. Rivas.
According to event organizers, activities include a Magical Moment with Santa Claus, storytelling, speaking with the Grinch and many more hands-on activities for children such as cookie decorating, coloring contests, face painting and letters to Santa.
A highlight of these magical Christmas activities is the arrival of Santa Claus who will bring Mrs. Claus to help him make the journey, Rivas said. According to Rivas, the public is invited to take a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The festivities include a performance stage featuring numerous San Benito CISD school children singing, dancing and providing musical renditions of various Christmas songs. Several SBCISD Elementary Schools are participating by featuring their choirs, dance groups, folkloric groups and cheer groups. A Jazz quartet from Harlingen CISD will be on stage as well. Other community talent will also be featured on the performance stage.
Food trucks/tents with funnel cakes, tacos, sandwiches, hamburgers and other food will be available. Area businesses are participating by setting up tables with a variety of activities and useful information and exhibits for all who attend. Local vendors will be available, providing attendees an opportunity for last minute Christmas shopping.
All three events, the parade, posada, and Christmas at the Park are free and open to the public.
The Rotary Club has received financial sponsorships from local businesses such as Keller Williams/Rosalinda Garcia and the Huddle House. Event donors also include Theresa Servellon, Sam Mendez, Gilbert Galvan, Pete Galvan, Toni Crane, Olivia Rivas and the Castillo family.
The Rotary Club of San Benito has served the community since 1919.
For more information about the club or the event, contact Rivas at (956) 792-3650.
Finally, on Monday, Dec. 16, the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum (TCHFM) is sponsoring “Christmas Cheer at the Museum” featuring the Angela G. Leal Elementary School Choir.
The concert starts at 10 a.m. and features snacks and treats for attendees. This is also a free event. The TCMHFM is located at 402 W. Robertson St., San Benito (the historic Aztec building). For more information, contact (956) 245-5005.
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