HomeLifeCommunityMuggles are celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday in McAllen
Librarian Belinda Perez hands out small pennants and other items to attendees as they play trivia to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the library in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
McALLEN — Muggles gathered here at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with trivia and cosplay, as one does during such occasions.
Born July 31, 1980, the fictional character in J.K. Rowling’s beloved books and films attracted fans from the Rio Grande Valley to pay homage to the boy who lived.
Those well-versed in the wizarding world tried their hand at Harry Potter knowledge for bragging rights and fun.
The event was designed for audiences aged 18 years and over.
A second event will be held at the library, located at 4001 N. 23rd St. in McAllen, with a special screening of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” at noon Saturday, July 15. Popcorn will be free while supplies last.
Register online at bit.ly/mpl21 or call (956) 681-3000.
Stickers are displayed for attendees to have as play trivia to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday, July 8, 2023. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])A cake is decorated as attendees play trivia to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the library in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])A photo stand-in is displayed as attendees play trivia to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the library in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])One-year-old Clark Moreno wears the glasses and carries a wand as attendees play trivia to to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday, July 8, 2023. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Attendees play trivia to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the library in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Librarian Belinda Perez hands out small pennants and other items to attendees as they play trivia to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the library in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
