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City of Edinburg to Host Key Events During Inaugural RGV Navy Week
Edinburg, TX - The City of Edinburg will play a central role in the inaugural Rio Grande Valley Navy Week, taking place January 24–31, as the United States Navy brings more than 70 Sailors to the region for a week of public performances, educational outreach, and community service. Navy Week is a national outreach program designed to connect communities without a major naval presence to the Navy’s mission and people.
Edinburg will host several signature ceremonies and performances honoring military service and local heritage. Events will also take place in Mission, McAllen, and Brownsville.
A highlight of Navy Week in Edinburg includes Sailors from the USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), named after Medal of Honor recipient and Edinburg native Sgt. Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez. Sailors will participate in memorial events honoring Sgt. Gonzalez and his family, underscoring the city’s deep ties to naval history and service.
Event Details
Wreath Laying Ceremony
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: At the gravesites of Sgt. Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez and his mother
Brief Wreath Laying Ceremony
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: At the Petty Officer, Jose Antonio “Tony” Saenz Memorial electrical lightbox
Navy Week Proclamation & Bienvenida
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: At the Edinburg ACE Center
Navy Band and Ceremonial Guard Performance
Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: At the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium
STEM Activities and Book Reading
Date: January 20, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: At the Edinburg Public Library
Residents can also enjoy performances by the Navy’s Deck Plate Brass Band and the Navy Ceremonial Guard, along with educational and family-friendly activities throughout the week.
As Navy Week launches the Navy’s 2026 national outreach schedule and aligns with the nationwide “Road to 250” celebration leading up to America’s 250th anniversary, Edinburg is proud to serve as a host city connecting the Rio Grande Valley to the Navy’s enduring mission of service, freedom, and national defense