Ring in 2012 in downtown McAllen with as many as 40,000 people. Enjoy live music, food vendors, a carnival for kids, performances throughout the entertainment district and the great venues on 17th Street.

Parking is free and a shuttle service will be provided to the entertainment district.

The event, coordinated by Heart of the City and hundreds of McAllen City employees, is expected to top the 2011 bash. Party goers from all over South Texas and northern Mexico have been invited to the grand celebration.

“This particular event is unequaled in McAllen. There is no event like it, in terms of size,” Rodriguez made the statement

McAllen’s 2011 New Year’s Eve Bash and Ball Drop, likened to the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in New York, will be held on Saturday, December 31st, from 7 pm to 1 am.

Pertinent Facts

• New Year’s ball is 2 ½ times bigger; 15 feet in diameter
• In addition to 30 clubs and restaurants on 17th Street, event features 40 food booths & live bands
• Ball drop on Main & Beaumont, Bash Along Beaumont Street
• Carnival attraction for children on Broadway Street
• Event site between Bicentennial and 12th and between Erie and Business 83
• Parking inside event site to close beginning at 1 PM
• 2 free Park-N-Ride sites available (old Civic Center, 10th & Exp 83 and old Walmart, 23rd & Nolana)
• 20 city buses will shuttle attendees to and from event
• Alcoholic beverages sold and consumed inside 17th Street venues and the beer garden, only. Beer gardens at 16th and Beaumont.

If you’re interested in a vending booth, contact Heart of the City at (956) 686-4357.

Event Date

12/31/2011

Event Time

From: 06:00 – To: 23:30

Event Venue

Downtown McAllen

Event TimeZone

US/Central

If you are a professional in the music industry or a college student interested in a career in music, then we’d like to invite you to this special event. Enjoy networking, food and beverages, and learn from Recording Academy staff and leaders about how joining The Recording Academy can benefit your career.
Celebrating music through the GRAMMY® Awards for more than 50 years, The Recording Academy is the premier organization for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting the music community. In addition to producing the GRAMMY Awards, we support music industry professionals through professional development, networking, advocacy, and educational programs.

Our members include:

•  singers
•  songwriters
•  engineers
•  producers
•  managers
•  a wide range of professionals working in the music industry
•  college students interested in a career in music

Tuesday, August 30, 2011
6 – 9 p.m.
Frida’s Grill & Cantina
209 South 17th Street
McAllen, TX 78501-5135
The Recording Academy® Texas Chapter presents
In The Mix With
The GRAMMYs
Hosted by Heart Of The City
Please RSVP your attendance by calling 512.328.7997 by Friday, August 26.
For more information about The Recording Academy, please visit GRAMMY365.com or contact the
Texas Chapter office at 512.328.7997.

Event Date

08/30/2011

Event Time

From: 18:00 – To: 21:00

Event Venue

Frida’s Grill & Cantina

Event TimeZone

US/Central