Texas Border Business
EDINBURG, Texas – As kids across the Rio Grande Valley gear up for the start of a new school year, the Edinburg Fire Department is excited to host ‘Sparky’s Back to School Bash,’ a free end-of-summer celebration that is set to be held at the Promenade Park Amphitheater on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Attendees can expect free food, fire safety tips, games, moon jumps, a screening of ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants,’ and free haircuts for boys and girls in pre-K through 12th grade. The event will also feature two raffles where children in attendance can try for their chance to win an iPad, a Nintendo Switch, a PlayStation 5, or a Meta Quest VR Headset.
While the event itself kicks off at 6 p.m. at 201 W. McIntyre Street, families interested in a free haircut can visit the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center beginning at 3 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, please call (956) 383-7691.
| Who: City of Edinburg Fire Department |
| What: Sparky’s Back to School Bash |
| Where: Promenade Park Amphitheater (201 W. McIntyre St.)ACE Center (315 W. McIntyre St.) |
| When: Tuesday, August 11, 3 p.m. (free haircuts)/6 p.m. (event start time) |
