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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

Laredo Children's Museum

Through hands-on experimentation and exploration, museum encourages the explorer and inventor in children. West End Washington St. on campus of Laredo Community College. Branch museum located just off I-35

Laredo, TX Museums

Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

Founded 1848, "New Laredo"

Laredo, TX Day Trips

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



Things to do near Laredo, TX

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Palacios Real Country Club

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