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Sold-Out MXLAN Gala Featured Showstopping Performances
Photography by: Sergio Arriata
The 2nd Annual MXLAN Gala, benefiting the McAllen Performing and Cultural Arts Foundation, dazzled attendees with showstopping performances by All Star Theater Kids Club and Palm Awards performers from across the region. The celebration benefitting the arts kicked off with a spectacular entrance by Mary Poppins, soaring high above the sold-out crowd. Mayor Javier Villalobos warmly welcomed guests, emphasizing the importance of supporting the arts across the Rio Grande Valley, while a poignant rendition of “Breathe” from Broadway’s In The Heights closed out the evening’s spectacular performances. The lively auction featured coveted items, including signed memorabilia from Pele, Nolan Ryan, and Taylor Swift.
