The holiday season is officially underway in McAllen.

Christmas in the Park kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. and the McAllen Holiday Parade will happen on Saturday at 6 p.m.

The city says road closures will begin on Friday, so some drivers will hit a couple of detours.

The outer lanes of Bicentennial Boulevard from La Vista Street to Pecan Boulevard closed for event preparations before shifting into a full closure from Tamarack Avenue to Pecan Boulevard. Those roads will not re-open until Sunday at 1 p.m.

On Saturday, road closures will start at noon. They include streets around Veterans Memorial Stadium and along the parade route.

The city is asking families to use the free park and ride shuttle. Buses will be taking off from the South Texas College campus on Pecan Boulevard from noon unti

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