Mercedes’ annual Texas Street Festival ready to celebrate community spirit

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The city of Mercedes is ready to kick off its 16th annual Texas Street Festival this Saturday. 

The festival will feature a lineup of live music as well as various entertainment attractions and activities. 

The city of Mercedes is ready to kick off its 16th annual Texas Street Festival on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The lineup for live music includes Los Tigrillos, Grupo Solido, Palomo, Gary Hobbs, Grupo Mesteño, Chris Marshall, and Davi. (Courtesy photo)

Ranging from Tejano to Norteño to country music, artists and bands scheduled to perform include Palomo, Los Tigrillos, Solido, Gary Hobbs, Grupo Mesteño, Davi and Chris Marshall, according to a news release from the city. 

Festival attractions will feature the Jurassic Park Dinosaur Show, a car show showcasing vintage and custom vehicles, a wrestling showdown and a plethora of kiddie rides. There will also be various food vendors offering a wide selection of treats and savory dishes, the release stated. 

“We are thrilled to bring such a diverse and engaging lineup to this year’s Texas Street Festival, with live music being our centerpiece,” Texas Street Festival Co-Chair Raquel Lopez said in the release. “This event is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together, celebrate, and enjoy a day full of fun and entertainment.”

For more information about the Texas Street Festival, visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/texasstreetfestival or contact organizers at (956) 565-2221. The release stated that the festival is sponsored in part by Sonic Crush.