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Upcoming Events in Laredo Texas


January

2 - 7 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

3 - 5 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

8 - 26 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


Texas Travel Information Center

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

Laredo, TX Information Centers

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

Washington's Birthday Celebration Museum

Displays of sparkling gowns, photos and other memorabilia tell the story of Laredo's Washington's Birthday Celebration, now more than a century old. At 1000

Laredo, TX Museums


Things to do near Laredo, TX

Zapata County Museum of History

The Zapata County Museum of History presents a comprehensive storyline divided into ten galleries beginning with the Natural ...

Riverside Municipal Golf Course -Eighteen

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Sheriff's Posse Rodeo

Rodeo cowboys demonstrate calf roping, bull-riding, and Quarter Horse racing every Saturday evening at rodeo arena 2 miles so...

Choke Canyon Reservoir Horse Trails

Choke Canyon State Park - North Shore Equestrian Area: This area, in excess of 1200 acres with 18 miles of trails, is ...