# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Think Pink Parade & Contest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and South Texas Health System® is encouraging everyone to think pink.
According to the American Cancer Society®, about 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer sometime in their life. To help raise awareness in the Rio Grande Valley about this all-too-common disease, South Texas Health System will be hosting a series of events designed to educate the community about early warning signs and the critical importance of early detection, while empowering women to prioritize their mammo health.

Don’t miss our kickoff event!
October 3, 8 a.m. – Noon
Decorate your car from 8 – 9:30 a.m.
South Texas Health System McAllen • 301 W. Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503

Decorate your vehicle and show your support for the cause. A trophy will be awarded for the best-decorated vehicle in several categories including: First Responders, Community, Staff and Car/Motorcycle Club. Take home a small goodie bag and learn more about the mammo services available through STHS during our designated Mammo Mondays.*

Mammo Mondays:
Learn about breast cancer screening options, schedule your appointment, and leave with a small goodie bag during our designated Mammo Mondays!*
October 5, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• South Texas Health System ER Weslaco
October 12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• South Texas Health System Edinburg
October 19, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• South Texas Health System McAllen
October 26, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• South Texas Health System ER Mission
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mcallen/think-pink-parade-and-contest/200030578053044
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Nonprofit, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mcallen
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: South Texas Health System McAllen
- **lat**: 26.186796128015
- **long**: -98.225785211425
- **full address**: South Texas Health System McAllen, Solara Specialty Hospitals McAllen, 301 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Think Pink Parade & Contest
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b8762c5944fb09678b5b8a0bfd53b0d06eabe41317b1ed8c844e40eb4d19bfdb-rimg-w1200-h627-dcf8f8e8-gmir?v=1787062544

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Think Pink Parade & Contest being held?
  - **A:** Think Pink Parade & Contest takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at South Texas Health System McAllen, Solara Specialty Hospitals McAllen, 301 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Think Pink Parade & Contest?
  - **A:** Think Pink Parade & Contest is organized by South Texas Health System.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at South Texas Health System's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given South Texas Health System a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. South Texas Health System has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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