The City by the Sea

Palacios, known as the City by the Sea, will celebrate its centennial in 2009. This unique town is located on Tres Palacios Bay, which becomes part of Matagorda Bay. It is home to one of the largest shrimp fleets in the state of Texas, with over 400 boats hailing from the port.

If you enjoy fishing, birding, or just enjoy the peace and quiet of a small, friendly community, you will love our town.

The Chamber sponsors Market Days on the forth Saturday of every month. Vendors are welcome. For info, call 361-972-2615.

It's springtime in Palacios. A few years ago, a Beautification Committee was formed to help improve the looks of Palacios. This committee landscaped the entrances to Palacios and the City Park. They held plant sales twice a year, featuring native flowering plants. The goal was to increase the butterflies and hummingbirds in area. Now, many residents are following with them, and planting beautiful flowers. Another sign of spring are the beautiful wildflowers and the return of some of our birds. To see a few of these things, click here.

Event Calendar

2008 ANNUAL EVENTS

JANUARY

4H & FFA BBQ Fundraiser (Jan 19)

Deutschburg Community Seafood Fundraiser (Jan 26)

FEBRUARY

Harmony Club Valentine Parade and Ball (Feb 9)

4H & FFA BBQ Fundraiser (Feb 9)

Winter Texan Chili Supper (Feb11) 6 p.m. at KC Hall on Main St.

Chamber Banquet (Feb 21)

MARCH

Trail Riders Annual Ride & Dance (Mar 29, & 30)

APRIL

Artists in Action (Apr 26) Music Festival

MAY

Boys & Girls Club Cinco de Mayo Celebration (May 3)

Dad’s Day Out (May 10)

Collegeport Day Celebration (May 31)

JULY

Lions Club July 4^th Celebration (Jul 4)

LaSalle Landing Re-Enactment (Jul 4)

AUGUST

Shrimp-o-Ree Festival (Aug 2-3)

Chamber Fish Fest Tourney (Aug 8-10)

Cannonball Youth Regatta (Aug 18-19)

SEPTEMBER

Larry Joe Taylor Annual Concert (Sept 7)

Gold Star Mothers 3^rd weekend

OCTOBER

Harvest Moon Dinner and Dance (Oct 25)

Artist in Action (Oct 25)

October 27: Childrens’  Halloween costume contest -
 corner of 6th and Main call 361-972-2615

Texas Fishermen’s Seafood Festival (Oct. 31 – Nov. 1)

NOVEMBER

Texas Fishermen’s Seafood Festival (Oct. 31 – Nov. 1)

DECEMBER

Chamber Seaside Holiday (Dec 6)

Christmas on Main Street (Dec 12)

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