Events in Harlingen: May 2023

I have decided to write a blog to let you know about events occurring in Harlingen each month. Here's my first compilation of events for May 2023. For more events that I find out about throughout the month, please see my Facebook page . Viva Streets Cinco de Mayo Festival Friday, May 5, 2023, 6-10 pm
Description: Live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, Harlingen Social Bike Ride, skateboarding, rollerblading, 5K/1-mile fun run, and more
Location: Lon C. Hill Park, 1217 Fair Park Blvd.
Hosted by City of Harlingen Parks and Recreation Cinco de Mayo Party Date/Time: Friday, May 5, 2023, 6 pm to midnight
Description: Tortilla toss, chancla toss, jalapeno eating contest, and live music
Location: 1811 W. Jefferson Ave.
Hosted by The Moon Rock Market Days Saturday, May 6, 2023, 9 am to 3 pm
Description: Daytime market event, held on the first Saturday of the month
Location: Jackson Ave. and Centennial Park
Hosted by Downtown Harlingen Pop-Up Market and Sidewalk Sale Friday, May 12, 2023, 5-8 pm
Description: Live music by Purple Suede and shopping
Location: Jackson Ave. and Lozano Plaza
Hosted by Downtown Harlingen Blues on the Hill Saturday, May 13, 2023, 7-10 pm Description: Live music by Mark May Band and Davi Jay & The Bourbon Street Experience, food, and beer Location: McKelvey Park Hosted by Visit Harlingen Downtown at Sundown Saturday, May 19, 2023, 6-10 pm
Description: Evening market event, held on the third Saturday of the month
Location: Jackson Ave. and Lozano Plaza
Hosted by Downtown Harlingen Harlingen Art Night Friday, May 26, 2023, 7-10 pm
Description: Art appreciation event featuring local artists and musicians, held on the last Friday of the month
Location: Downtown Harlingen ("A" Street)
Hosted by Harlingen Art Night About the Author Lisa has been a blogger for Harlingen since October 2013. Her blog, Explore Harlingen, can be found on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube under the handle: @exploreharlingen.