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Fast Facts About McAllen
McAllen’s population nearly doubles each year from October through March as retirees known as Winter Texans descend upon this area from the north.
The Candlelight Posada begins the holiday season with a large parade and procession that reenacts Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging.
Paseo de Palmas is a network of walking/biking trails that stretch along main roads such as Bicentennial, Col. Rowe, Nolana, Trenton and U.S. Business 83.
The Veteran’s War Memorial of Texas pays homage to the men and women who were killed or declared missing in action in all wars and conflicts involving the United States.
McAllen’s slogan is “The Texas Tropics” because of its flora, fauna and climate.
The majority of McAllen’s population – nearly 90 percent – is Hispanic.
The Renaissance Casa de Palmas Hotel was built in 1918, but renovations in 2000 allow it to combine McAllen’s colorful past with the conveniences of today.
There are more than 600 restaurants within the city limits of McAllen.
More than 100 of the Fortune 500’s global manufacturers have operations in McAllen or across the border in Reynosa.
The Valley Symphony Orchestra performs several times each year at various venues in McAllen.
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