HIDALGO — BorderFest returned with a bang on this weekend with an emphasis on Mexican-American culture intended to remind the Rio Grande Valley what it’s like to celebrate life with family and friends.

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Brianna Salinas, 10, rides the tea cup ride at Borderfest at Ed Payne Arena on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Hidalgo. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Children enjoy the ride down the slide at Borderfest at Ed Payne Arena on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Hidalgo. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Luna Jaime, 10, places color on a set of maracas at Borderfest at Ed Payne Arena on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Hidalgo. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
A display welcomes visitors to Borderfest at Ed Payne Arena on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Hidalgo. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Vistors enjoy the rides Borderfest at Ed Payne Arena on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Hidalgo. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
A large pyramid is on display at Borderfest at Ed Payne Arena on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Hidalgo. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Myranda Rodriguez, 7, paint a maraca during Borderfest at Ed Payne Arena on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Hidalgo. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])

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