Hidalgo County to Host 5th Annual Brides’ March Honoring Victims of Domestic Violence This Saturday

Staff Report

Edinburg, TX – The Hidalgo County Family Violence Task Force, in partnership with the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, will host the 5th Annual Brides’ March: Victims of Domestic Violence Memorial Walk on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court parking lot, 100 E. Cano St., with the memorial walk starting promptly at 8:30 a.m.

Participants are encouraged to wear bridal gowns or white and purple attire — colors that symbolize peace, remembrance and solidarity with victims and survivors of domestic violence. The annual event serves as both a tribute to those who have lost their lives to domestic abuse and a public call to action for awareness, prevention and justice.

“This march is more than symbolic, it’s a movement,” said Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios. “Each step we take is a step toward awareness, justice, and healing.”

Now in its fifth year, the Brides’ March continues to bring together survivors, families, advocates, and community leaders, reinforcing a shared commitment to end domestic violence.

Domestic violence remains a pressing issue in Hidalgo County and across the nation. According to the Texas Council on Family Violence, more than 200 Texans lose their lives to intimate partner violence each year, and thousands more experience abuse that often goes unreported. In Hidalgo County alone, law enforcement agencies and advocacy groups report hundreds of family violence cases annually, underscoring the importance of prevention programs and survivor support networks.

The Family Violence Task Force works year-round to coordinate resources between law enforcement, victim advocates, and social service organizations to better serve survivors and promote education on early intervention. Events like the Brides’ March are designed to empower the community to recognize the warning signs of abuse and encourage victims to seek help.

The event is free and open to the public. Advocacy organizations, civic groups, and community members are invited to participate and stand in support of victims and survivors.

Source — Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney’s Office and Family Violence Task Force.