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Staff Report
McAllen, TX - McAllen will host several high-profile public events during the first-ever Rio Grande Valley Navy Week, scheduled Jan. 24–31, as the U.S. Navy brings more than 70 Sailors to communities across the region.
Navy Week activities in McAllen will include educational programming, ceremonial appearances and public outreach events designed to connect residents with the Navy’s mission and personnel.
Educational outreach in McAllen
One of the week’s featured educational events will take place Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. at the McAllen Public Library, where the U.S. Naval Academy will host an admissions forum. The event is open to students and families interested in learning more about the application process, academic expectations and career opportunities available through the academy.
The forum is part of the Navy’s broader effort to engage students and young adults during Navy Week through direct interaction with service members and academy representatives.
City proclamations and ceremonial appearances
McAllen city leaders are scheduled to issue an official Navy Week proclamation on Jan. 26 beginning at 5 p.m. The event will include an appearance by the Navy Ceremonial Guard, providing a formal military presence as the city recognizes Navy Week.
McAllen will also serve as a host city for several Navy Band and Ceremonial Guard performances throughout the week, including events at Oval Park and other public venues, drawing residents and visitors to downtown and community spaces.
Community engagement and public events
Additional Navy Week activities connected to McAllen include public displays, interactive exhibits and outreach events held in conjunction with regional celebrations. Navy static displays and interactive experiences are scheduled at the McAllen Convention Center during Car Fest activities later in the week.
Sailors will also participate in events tied to the Texas Citrus Fiesta, including a mass oath of enlistment on Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m., which will be paired with a Navy Week proclamation and a naval aviation flyover.
Navy Week background
Navy Week is a national outreach program that brings Sailors to communities without a major naval presence. Since its launch in 2005, the program has visited more than 100 U.S. markets nationwide. The Rio Grande Valley event is among the first Navy Weeks scheduled for 2026.
Source -- U.S. Navy Office of Community Outreach.