Special to the AdvanceThe City of Pharr, in partnership with the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce, recently announced the first-ever Avocado Festival.The celebration is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Downtown Pharr, located at 200 S. Cage Blvd.“We invite the entire community to join us at this brand-new occasion that pays tribute to our thriving Pharr International Bridge, the nation's leader in importing fresh produce, including berries, tomatoes, pineapple, and, of course, the beloved avocado,” the city said in a release.The Avocado Festival is part of the “Fresh on the Border” ...