Charro Days in Brownsville

By Manuel Medrano, Anthony Knopp, Priscilla Rodriguez, et al.

Established in 1850 on the banks of the Rio Grande, Brownsville, Texas, has joined its Mexican neighbor, Matamoros, every February since 1938 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 and is an annual highlight of Brownsville's thriving community.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738578517
• ISBN13: 9780738578514
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.9" x 9.3"