Pharr to Host Celebration to Initiate the Start of the 2022-2023 Produce Season on Thursday, 10/6 @ 10 am
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr and the Pharr International Bridge will host a special event “A Taste of Trade” to initiate the start of the 2022-2023 Produce Season and will celebrate the occasion alongside produce growers, importers, distributors, and consumers from the United States and Mexico.
The annual “Start of the Produce Season” event will take place at 10 am on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the Pharr International Bridge (9900 S. Cage, Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577).
“The Pharr International Bridge continues to remain the #1 Produce gateway in the nation,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “We are proud of the outstanding work our bridge director, board, and staff continue to do in working with all our partners to continue to expand growth and access through our bridge and we look forward to another record-setting season,” Hernandez added.
Pharr city officials, as well as special guests, dignitaries, and other notable representatives from the produce industry on both sides of the border, are expected to attend. The event will be followed by the annual cutting of the fruit and a “Taste of Trade” sample tasting.
The Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge is among the nation’s largest land ports for fruits and vegetables. Currently, the Pharr International Bridge crosses more than 65% of all the fresh produce from Mexico through Texas, including avocados, strawberries, blueberries, pineapples, tomatoes, oranges, grapefruits, asparagus, and more. Imports of produce topped more than $700 million in January.
View Start of the Produce Season preview video here:
DETAILS
WHAT: Celebration to Initiate the Start of the 2022-2023 Produce Season
WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 10 am to 12 pm
WHERE: Pharr International Bridge (9900 S. Cage, Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577)
Registration is Now Open for the City of Pharr Salute to Veteran’s Parade & Fireworks Show
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr has announced that registration is now open for the city’s annual Pharr Salute to Veteran’s Parade and Fireworks Show. The parade will take place at 4:30 pm on Saturday, November 5, 2022, in Downtown Pharr (200 S. Cage Blvd.) and the Fireworks Show will begin at 8 pm.
If you have a business or organization and would like to participate in this year’s parade you are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Come out and show your gratitude to the men and women who have served our nation. Sport your stars and stripes with pride and bring out the red, white, and blue in you!
Don’t forget to watch our spectacular firework show as night falls! Fireworks will be launched from (North Display) N Raider Drive and (South Display) W Las Milpas Rd.
Veterans Parade Registration Form
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Pharr 16 de Septiembre Community Fiesta a Huge Success
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr celebrated 16 de Septiembre by hosting a community Fiesta in recognition of the traditional Fiestas Patrias held in celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day, this year marked the 210th anniversary of “El Grito” of independence.
“We had a great event and enjoyed the large turnout by our community,” said Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “Everyone had a great time and we are proud of our staff, volunteers, and all the organizations who joined us to make this such an amazing community event,” added Hernandez.
The event was a huge success and featured live music, folklorico and mariachi performances by local students, artisanal vendors, a mercado, lucha libre, carnival rides, food trucks, contests, and more!
“It was wonderful to see the excitement all around us, the bright colors, and our community coming together in celebration,” said Commissioner Daniel Chavez. “A lot of people came dressed up and took part in the many activities we had available,” he said. “We have been getting great feedback and we look forward to making next year’s event even better!”
Attendees had a variety of activities to choose from and the live music and performances kept on going all throughout the event. Food truck vendors featured aguas frescas, tacos, raspas, elotes, nachos, and more.
“The food was delicious and the activities were entertaining for the entire family,” added Commissioner Eleazar Guajardo. “It was especially exciting to see our local students performing traditional folklorico dances and playing mariachi music, they are so talented and I am proud that we were able to showcase their talents for our community to enjoy,”
The Pharr 16 de Septiembre Fiesta was a great success and plans are already in the works to make next year’s event even better!
Watch the event video recap here:
Pharr City Commissioner Eleazar Guajardo welcomes the community.
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr accepted the resignation of Police Chief Andy Harvey. Harvey announced his resignation on Monday, September 12, 2022, effective immediately.
“We thank Andy for his dedicated work to the City of Pharr during his two years as Chief, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D.
Juan Gonzalez has been appointed acting Chief and the city plans to conduct an extensive search for the most highly-qualified candidate to serve as Pharr’s Police Chief.
Pharr PD Mental Health Unit to Host 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Fair on Friday, 9/9 @ 7pm
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr and the Pharr PD Mental Health Unit will be hosting the 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Fair with the theme “Stick by Me” to bring awareness and local organizations together to provide information to the community.
The event will take place on Friday, September 9, 2022, from 7 pm – 9 pm at the Pharr Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center (1025 S. Richmond Dr.) in Pharr.
“Everyone is invited to join us as we work together to advocate for Mental Health Awareness during this fun family-friendly event,” said Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “I’m proud to see the great work our Pharr PD Mental Health Unit is doing in advocating for awareness and bringing our local organizations together with our community to educate everyone on the services and assistance that are available to address mental health,” he added.
The event will feature mental health booths, a glow stick vigil, speakers, testimony, and a walk. For more information, contact Officer N. Zepeda at [email protected].
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Pharr PD Mental Health Unit to Host 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Fair
WHEN: Friday, September 9, 2022, from 7 pm – 9 pm
WHERE: Pharr Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center (1025 S. Richmond Dr., Pharr, TX 78577)
MEDIA ADVISORY
Media Contact: Yuri Gonzalez
Phone: (956) 310-2139
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