Charro Days starts this weekend
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- Published: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 16:16
Brownsville is getting ready to celebrate Charro Days. The multi-day event will take place from February 20 through March 9.
The annual fiesta commemorates the Mexican heritage of the area on both sides of the Rio Grande and is named in honor of the “Charro,” that dashing Mexican gentleman cowboy. The first Charro Days was celebrated in 1938 and features parades, dances, races, a bullfight, rodeo, concert, a grand ball, and Noche Mexicana. Residents and visitors dressed in the traditional costumes of Mexico and honored the Mexican “Charros.”
Put on your dancing shoes and step back into the 1950s with Shake, Rattle & Roll in a special concert at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, on Tuesday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www.HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757.
On Thursday, February 20 at 11 a.m. sharp, the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for Sgt. Marc A. Jones. Born on October 20, 1953, Sgt. Jones served from May 1973 to July 1975. Sgt. Jones received the National Defense Service Medal for his service to our country.
The Pharr Community Theater (PCT) and Pedro Garcia are hosting engaging acting workshops designed for youth and adults. The workshops will focus on fundamental acting techniques and provide hands-on opportunities to practice essential skills for aspiring performers.
Bentsen-RGV State Park has announced their March programs that include roasting s’mores. There are fun and informative programs for all ages. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. A few events require reservations.
Tropic Star RV Resort hosted the third annual Rio Grande Valley Line Dance Bash on January 25 where over 140 dancers danced for four hours. This year’s event was Penguin Party, so the hall was full of black and white decorations. Tables were decorated with black and white tablecloths with penguin footprints on the tables and entry doors. Attendees enjoyed the event so much, they want to do this once a month and include dance demos for each dance.
The annual Clog Fun Dance 2025 will be held at San Juan Gardens RV Park, Friday, February 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. San Juan Gardens is located at 900 E. Business 83.
McAllen Community Concert Association features six great concerts each season. They have three concerts left. There is still time to catch one.
