Diaries Magazine

Charro Days!

By Katherine @pbrunnerblog
Last weekend was Charro Days in South Texas. In a nutshell (meaning this is a VERY condensed explanation), Charro Days celebrates the friendship between Mexico and the United States.
Charro Days!
So...this is basically a reason for South Texas schools to have vacation and go to street parties and festivals right? If you're thinking, "Of course!" you're on the right track!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Each year a Sombrero Festival is held. It's a lot of games, contests, and cook offs for around $7 per person.
Charro Days!
If you're not in the party mood, you could walk downtown to see one of three parades. Yes, three. We go all out.
Charro Days!
A lot of people come in traditional dress to the parade! The outfits are so beautiful!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Then of course everyone lines the roads in anticipation for the parade!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Notice all the umbrellas? It's March and already getting hot in Texas!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
There's a lot of little decorated stands along the parade route selling food. Some have better grammatical skills than others...
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
The houses in the downtown also are decorated with ribbons and flags from both countries!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
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Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Charro Days!
Even though it got a little hot, it was a lovely way to spend a Saturday! Happy Charro Days everyone and viva the friendship between Mexico and the US!

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