CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx \u2014 This is a Coastal Bend weekend you will want to savor…and maybe even add a little hot sauce to.<\/p>\n
From North Padre Island to Rockport, and of course Corpus Christi, there is a full lineup of events happening across the region. Whether you are looking for fresh seafood, festive floats, island pride or a relaxed Sunday outing, there is something for everyone.<\/p>\n
Coastal Bend Weekend: Oysters, Beads and Islander Pride<\/p>\n
\ud83e\uddaa Texas Oyster Round Up \u2013 Corpus Christi<\/p>\n
Ready to shuck into the weekend?<\/p>\n
The 4th Annual Texas Oyster Round Up is returning to downtown Corpus Christi, serving up more than just seafood.<\/p>\n
Hosted at Water Street Oyster Bar, the event brings together oyster lovers, live music and hands on experiences that highlight coastal conservation efforts. It is a chance to enjoy fresh Gulf oysters while also learning about the importance of protecting local waters.<\/p>\n
The event takes place Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfad Barefoot Mardi Gras Beach Parade \u2013 North Padre Island<\/p>\n
If you would rather trade oysters for beads, the Barefoot Mardi Gras Beach Parade is rolling in.<\/p>\n
Expect sand between your toes, colorful floats and plenty of festive energy. The parade route begins on Whitecap Beach near Access Road 5 at the end of the seawall.<\/p>\n
Organizers say rain or shine, the party hits the beach Saturday at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc99 Homecoming Weekend \u2013 Texas A&M University\u2013Corpus Christi<\/p>\n
It is homecoming season at Texas A&M University\u2013Corpus Christi.<\/p>\n
The Light of the I kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Friday, a glowing tradition that sets the stage for a weekend full of Islander pride.<\/p>\n
Then on Saturday, the Islander Homecoming Block Party and Tailgate takes over the Hilliard Center from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., bringing together students, alumni and the community for food, music and celebration.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfa8 Sunday Family Funday & Rockport Farmers Market<\/p>\n
Looking for something a little more low key?<\/p>\n
Sunday Family Funday art workshops are happening at the Garcia Arts and Education Center, offering creative fun for all ages.<\/p>\n
You can also head north for the farmers market in downtown Rockport, where you will find fresh produce, handmade goods and a laid back coastal atmosphere.<\/p>\n
Whether you are shucking oysters, catching beads, showing your Islander pride or simply enjoying a quiet Sunday outing, there is plenty to savor this Coastal Bend weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx \u2014 This is a Coastal Bend weekend you will want to savor…and maybe even add…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":183496,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[1722,155,157,156,64,1723,28395,73472,69,73473],"class_list":{"0":"post-183495","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-corpus-christi","8":"tag-coastal-bend-weekend","9":"tag-corpus-christi","10":"tag-corpus-christi-headlines","11":"tag-corpus-christi-news","12":"tag-events","13":"tag-events-around-corpus-christi","14":"tag-mardi-gras","15":"tag-oyster-festival","16":"tag-things-to-do","17":"tag-waterstreet-bar"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183495","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=183495"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183495\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/183496"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=183495"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=183495"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=183495"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}