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Community Day takes place, Tuesday, December 16, and the South Pole Illuminated Festival (SPIF) is offering FREE admission courtesy of H-E-B, Helping Here. The annual event will remain open through December 28 at the McAllen Convention Center. Families are invited to experience millions of dazzling lights, festive attractions, and special limited-time promotions are now available.
With school wrapping up this week, families are encouraged to bring their children to the festival.
Followers of the City of McAllen social media can win a family four-pack of tickets by doing the following on our Instagram page:
| • Like the Community Day post |
| • Tag a friend in the comments |
| • Follow the City of McAllen Instagram |
In addition to the giveaway, visitors can purchase limited-time ticket deals available on December 17 & 18:
| • 6 –7 Flash Sale: $10 gate admission |
| • Holiday 4-Pack with Ice Skating: $60, includes four gate admissions and four ice-skating tickets |
The SPIF continues to offer a festive lineup of attractions for all ages, including movies in the park, weekend fireworks, carnival rides, and HEB on Ice, offering a fun, real ice-skating experience for all ages.
Days/Hours of Operation:
| • Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
| • Friday & Saturday: 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. |
| • UPDATE – the park will be open on December 22 & 23 |
The park is also available for private holiday events, meetings, and corporate gatherings. To reserve your space, call (956) 681-3800. For tickets and more information, visit www.mcallen.net/southpole and follow us on social media @southpoleoftexas and @cityofmcallen
