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Chairwoman for the McAllen Chamber of Commerce
Board of directors.
Photo Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
On the second day of MXLAN, the five-day summer art & music festival that celebrates young Latino culture, attendees can experience live muralists, the breakthrough music stage, an artisan mercado, a culinary festival and more.
Enjoy a night of Mexican inspired cuisine with Sabor a Mexico Food Festival. The event kicks off tonight at 7:30 p.m. and will feature food from over 12 local McAllen restaurants, including Palenque Grill, Villa del Mar, Yardhouse, Ana Liz Taqueria , Tingy and more. Tickets are $40 each and include food festival entry, unlimited tastings, plus three adult drinks or beverages and live music. Tickets are available at www.mxlan.com.
Tonight on the breakthrough stage, enjoy performances starting at 7:00 p.m. with DJ Queen Killahbee, Lost in Limbo, Victor Internet, Neon Indian DJ Set and Inner Wave.
Food and artisan vendors are available throughout the McAllen Convention Center, and celebrate with a street parade kicking off at 8:00 p.m.
MXLAN is presented by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and sponsors include the City of McAllen; McAllen International Airport; Boggus Ford; Reliant; and Tecate/Alta. Other sponsors include South Texas Health System; South Texas College; H-E-B; Ruby Red Hospitality.
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MXLAN. These are Our Roots, We are the Flowers.