Fiesta De Palmas is a 3-day event receiving over 50,000 attendees. This family-friendly event features major attractions, educational displays, a petting zoo, an indoor & outdoor market, art displays, family games, rides, kid activities, a pumpkin patch, live entertainment on multiple stages, and diverse food and beverage. Volunteers are a vital part of making Fiesta De Palmas happen and with your help, we can make this year the best one. From Greeters to Stage Runners to Sponsor to Survey Takers, all for the price of earning volunteer hours, but better yet, the fun we’re going to have! All while having the opportunity to learn how big events like Fiesta De Palmas are handled behind the scenes.
The Fiesta de Palmas 2023 planning committee is excited to learn you are interested in becoming an event volunteer! Volunteering for community events is a great choice for groups, individuals who require community service hours for school/work, and for anyone with a passion for contributing to their events.
We will be having refreshments, a breakroom with a water station, and snacks for all our volunteers. Bring your own hats, water jugs and comfortable shoes!
Friday: 5 PM to 11 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 12 PM to 11 PM
Online registrations will be accepted on or before Monday, October 10th, 2023 and can be emailed to the Volunteer Coordinator Regina De La Fuente at rdelafuente@mcallen.net or dropped off at the McAllen Convention Center.
Additionally, Please Respond to Volunteer Here!!
*All volunteers are subject to background checks (provided by the City of McAllen), groups of more than 5 people from organizations will be given waivers.
Please CLICK HERE to view the safety guidelines recommended by the university.
