19 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • 12 Colors Vinyl Siding • Complete Building Supplies • Patio Covers & Carports • Window Awning Parts • Exterior Vinyl Shutters • Phifer Solar Sun Screens • Custom Aluminum Fabrication • MH & RV Accessories The SIDING SOURCE “Lets Build a Deck”....Composite Decking/Vinyl Deck Railing DUTCH LAP VINYL SIDING (12 COLORS IN STOCK) MOBILE HOME SKIRTING (6 COLORS IN STOCK) CLASSIC RIB METAL ROOFING THE SIDING SOURCE 705 BUS. 83 • ALAMO, TX • (800)-567-3311 90 YEARS OF TRUSTED SERVICE Planning a Project? We Give Expert Advice on all Products and Projects Check us out at www.KautschTV.com FREE ESTIMATES VALLEYWIDE DELIVERY RioValleyEstates@gmail.com • www.RioValleyEstatesTX.com Whether Your Ideal Location Includes • Pool & Spa • Rec Hall • Shopping • Dining • Fun Activities, Entertainment & Dancing Where You Call Home Makes All The Difference 715 N. Westgate Dr. • Weslaco • 956-968-2708 Expwy 83 Business 83 W Pike Blvd Panther Dr Westgate Dr Location! Location! Location! Only 2 Blocks Off I-2, And Beyond To The Entire RGV Within 5 Blocks Of All You Need Has The Location You’re Looking For! Rio Valley Estates Charro Days starts this weekend Brownsville is getting ready to celebrate Charro Days. The multiday 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.” The Mr. Amigo Association became part of Charro Days in 1969 and honors a Mexican citizen who contributes to friendly bi-national relations. During Charro Days, the association holds dances, Mr. Amigo makes appearances at events, and they coordinate the Hands Across the Border Ceremony at the Gateway International Bridge. The event kicks off with a few light events like the Art Contest Exhibit on Thursday, February 20 and the Baile del Sol on Saturday, February 22. The event begins at noon at Charro Days Headquarters (455 E. Elizabeth St.) and features performances by community schools and musicians. The Noche Mexicana Dance will be held Thursday, February 27, at 6 p.m. at the TSC Jacob Brown Auditorium (600 International Boulevard). The dance will feature music by Noe Pro and The Band and Mariachi 7 Leguas. The Children’s Parade, hosted by Brownsville ISD, will be held on Thursday, February 27 at 2:30 p.m. There are not one, but three parades during Charro Days. The Illuminated Parade will be held on Friday, February 28, at 7 p.m. A Color Guard Parade will be held Saturday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m. The big Grand International Parade will be held on Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m. All parades go down Elizabeth St. through historic downtown Brownsville. A Charro Days Costume Ball will be held on Saturday, March 1 at TSC Jacob Brown Auditorium. Music will be provided by Jay Perez and The Band and David Lee Garza y Los Musicales. There will be a carnival running during most of the events from Thursday, February 27, through Sunday, March 9 at TSC ITEC Center (formerly Amigoland Mall). For more information, visit them on Facebook, or online at www. charrodaysfiesta.com. Tickets are required for many of the events and can be purchased at Charro Days headquarters, located at 455 E. Elizabeth St., Brownsville. Call (956) 542-4245 for more information. Photo courtesy of Brownsville CVB
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