Charro Days in Brownsville

von Priscilla Rodriguez, Manuel Medrano, Anthony Knopp

15 Seiten, Loseblatt

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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. Enjoy the rich history of Charro Days in Brownsville in this collection of 15 historic black-and-white postcards.

• Reihe: Postcards of America
• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Heimatkunde, Familiengeschichte, Nostalgie Heimatkunde
• ISBN: 9780738578583
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.12.2009
• Größe: 161 x 179 mm
• Verlag: Arcadia Publishing (SC)