Charro Days in Brownsville (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738578514)

Brownsville, Texas, was established in 1850 on the banks of the Rio Grande. Every February since 1938, this thriving community of nearly 200,000 has joined its Mexican neighbor, Matamoros, to celebrate their shared cultural heritage. Charro Days burst upon the Rio Grande Valley scene in the depths of the Depression, bringing dances, parades, fireworks, boat races, and a rodeo to a dispirited populace. The celebration achieved instant success, followed by national recognition in magazines, radio, and television. Renowned dance bands and celebrities increased the enjoyment of revelers dressed in Charro costumes. As time passed, Charro Days evolved with the addition of events such as the Mr. Amigo presentation, which recognizes an outstanding Mexican, and the Sombrero Fest, which attracts a large number of attendees with its diverse entertainment.

Author: Anthony Knopp, Manuel Medrano, Priscilla Rodriguez
ISBN-10: 0738578517
ISBN-13: 9780738578514
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2009
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.86w x 0.34d