Thursday is Thanksgiving and the RGV is ready to kick off its holiday events season.

Friday marks the annual Lighting of the Island. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Visitors Center at 600 Padre Blvd. The free event will feature caroling, hot coffee and chocolate, cake, cookies and ol’ Santa Claus.

The Harlingen Museum Association will host a Christmas Extravaganza on Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Arts and Heritage Museum. The event will feature music and will kick off the museum’s Christmas Tree exhibit.

There’s a lot more to come this holiday season. Keep an eye out for events in your town.

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