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Upcoming Events in Laredo Texas


January

4 - 9 Washington's Birthday Celebration - After 109 years, this is still the best party on the South Texas border. Features a mixture of a Mexican fiesta and a Fourth of July celebration. Combines the gallantry of Colonial America, the serenity of the Native American culture, the colors of a Mexican Fiesta and the essence of Mardi Gras. The almost month-long celebration includes parades, a carnival, an air show, fireworks, street festivals, a nationally renowned jalapeno-eating contest, live concerts and more.

Ph: 956-722-0589 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.wbcalaredo.org

5 - 7 Annual Laredo International Sister Cities Festival - Laredo's 20 sister cities from around the world include locations in Mexico, Spain, China, Taiwan, Argentina and Australia. Festival -- celebrating Laredo's unique relationship with each one -- features an expo with products for sale and displays from each of the participating cities. Includes exotic flowers, embroidered textiles, wrought iron, wood furniture, silver jewelry and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Address: Laredo Civic Center, 2400 San Bernardo , Laredo, Texas
Ph: 800-361-3360 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.laredosistercities.com

February

10 - 28 Washington's Birthday Celebration - After 109 years, this is still the best party on the South Texas border. Features a mixture of a Mexican fiesta and a Fourth of July celebration. Combines the gallantry of Colonial America, the serenity of the Native American culture, the colors of a Mexican Fiesta and the essence of Mardi Gras. The almost month-long celebration includes parades, a carnival, an air show, fireworks, street festivals, a nationally renowned jalapeno-eating contest, live concerts and more.

Ph: 956-722-0589 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.wbcalaredo.org

Attractions and Upcoming Events

San Agustín Cathedral

Originally built in 1767; present structure, third on site, dates from 1872. Was elevated to the rank of Cathedral on Aug. 9, 2001. Part of the Webb County Heritage Trolley Tour. On San Agust'n Plaza in heart of old Spanish section.

Laredo, TX Historic Churches

Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

Founded 1848, "New Laredo"

Laredo, TX Day Trips

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

371-acre park near eastern city limits on the Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20), just north of U.S. 59. Picnic facilities, RV facilities, camping, rest rooms, dump station, boat ramp, and fishing pier. The 1,656-acre lake is among the state'

Laredo, TX State Parks

Texas Travel Information Center

In South Texas at mile marker 18 on Interstate Highway 35, one of the 12

Laredo, TX Information Centers


Things to do near Laredo, TX

Visitor Center

Supplies information concerning local events, historic buildings and tourist sites. Pharr Chamber of Commerce Building....

International Racetrack Association

Drag racing every other Sat. Feb. - Nov. Nine miles north on U.S. 281; adjacent to Edinburg airport. ...

San Angel Folk Art

Offers one of the largest of American and Mexican folk art collections in the state, including works from artists like the Ag...

La Lomita Chapel

Hidden away in Texas mesquite, La Lomita (Little Hill) Chapel was first built in 1865, an adobe overnight way station for Obl...

Presidio La Bahia

As conquistadors of centuries ago explored new lands for "God, Gold and Glory," the Church played an integral part in coloniz...