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Port Isabel Patriotic Spirit Celebration

The Port Isabel community enjoyed Independence Day with the City’s inaugural Patriotic Spirit Celebration that featured a parade and gathering at Washington Park. Staff photos by Sasha Heller Tweet

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T.I. live with Kirko Bangz, Young Dro

Rap stars T.I., Kirko Bangz and Young Dro rocked the Island on Saturday at Clayton’s Beach Bar. (Staff photos by Sasha Heller) Tweet

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IN HONOR: Communities gather to celebrate Memorial Day

Staff photos by Sasha Heller   The communities of Port Isabel and Laguna Vista each held ceremonies on Monday to honor Memorial Day and remember those who have fallen in combat. Also included in the slideshow are: photos taken on Saturday morning when members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8791 and American …

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‘Orange is the new Black’ at Jailbreak Beach Escape

  Thousands of residents and visitors to South Padre Island tested their strength on Saturday at the annual Jailbreak Beach Escape, a 5K adventure run that featured 18 sandy, wet and wild obstacles. (Staff photos by Sasha Heller and courtesy of Pro Leezure Productions) Tweet

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SEMANA SANTA SCENE: Daddy Yankee, Foam Wonderland highlight week

Check out the pics below to see some of the highlights from Semana Santa, celebrated this past week on South Padre Island. Thousands of visitors enjoyed a lively performance from Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee and the Wonderland Foam Party at Clayton’s Beach Bar. Louie’s Backyard held a colorful, all-ages paint party earlier in the week. …

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Argh! It’s Pirate Days

  Hundreds flocked to the historic Port Isabel Lighthouse Square on Saturday for the community’s Pirate Days festivities that included costume contests, music and door prizes. Lighthouse Square merchants also provided shoppers with special deals to mark the occasion, and the evening was capped off with a presentation of the film “Hook” on the lighthouse. …

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Pirate Days!

    Port Isabel Pirate Days is set for Saturday, May 4, from 11 am — 10 pm. at Port Isabel’s Historic Lighthouse Square. Scheduled events include: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.—Scavenger Hunt; 2-4 p.m.—Canon Throw; 11:30 a.m. -5 p.m.—Caricatures & Face Painting; 4 p.m.—Best Arrrgh! & Best Costume;11 a.m.-5 p.m.—Music Extravaganza; 8:30 p.m.—Lighthouse movie …

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Let it Ride!

Hundreds of spectators and bikers attended this year’s Beach N Biker Fest on South Padre Island, some of whom are seen here enjoying the many festivities that were on-hand, including entertainment provided by musicians, art and photography. (Photos by Francisco E. Jimenez) Tweet

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Port Isabel observes Autism Awareness Month

  Continuing to delight area residents and visitors with its decorative sense of illumination is the City of Port Isabel as the lighthouse is once again sporting colors associating with a certain theme. Currently, a blue hue illuminates the lighthouse in observation of Autism Awareness Month. (Staff photo by Ray Quiroga) Tweet

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Scenes from the Surfrider Shindig

Pictured are scenes from the Fifth Annual Surfrider Shindig held at Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island Saturday. This year’s Shindig was entitled “No Beach Access?!” and was a celebration of the Open Beaches Act. (Staff photos by Craig Alaniz)   Tweet

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