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First Fourth of July Concert at the Park draws a crowd to Veterans Memorial Park

The McAllen Wind Ensemble played under the direction of Commissioner Rogerio Olivarez Jr., followed by contests and raffles.

Published 4 July 2026

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The city held its first Fourth of July concert at Veterans Memorial Park, with a band, contests and raffles.

The McAllen Wind Ensemble performing at Veterans Memorial Park on the Fourth of July.

The City of Rio Grande City held its first Fourth of July Concert at the Park on the morning of Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Park.

Those in attendance, and those watching on Facebook Live, heard the McAllen Wind Ensemble under the direction of City Commissioner Rogerio Olivarez Jr.

After the concert, attendees took part in traditional Independence Day contests, including hotdog and donut eating contests, and live raffles.

Reproduced from the city's own news post at cityofrgc.com and translated. Retrieved 5 September 2026.