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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


Republic of the Rio Grande Building/Museum

Learn about the time when Laredo was its own country. Seven flags have flown over quaint, one-story building. Whitewashed plaster covers walls of rock and adobe that measure more than two feet thick. Now a museum, building served as capitol of unsuccessful Republic of the Rio Grande;

Laredo, TX Museums

Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

Founded 1848, "New Laredo"

Laredo, TX Day Trips

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

Fort McIntosh

Established by Army in 1848 immediately following Mexican War, fort was in continuous use until May, 1946

Laredo, TX Forts

Things to do near Laredo, TX

Palm View Municipal Golf Course -South/East

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Choke Canyon Reservoir Boating

Texas Parks and Wildlife operates one major park and three additional boat ramps on the shores of Choke Canyon Reservoir. The...

Laredo Country Club, The

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

The Alamo

The most famous spot in Texas, where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Ann...

Fort Duncan

Established 1849 and occupied by three companies of 1st U.S. Infantry Regiment. During Civil War, post was occupied by Confed...