Join us for Charreada and Charro Days 2023 festivities!
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 :: UTRGV Announcements
Dear UTRGV Community,
Charro Days is a long-standing tradition in the City of Brownsville. As part of Charro Days, UTRGV is proud to host:
Charreada
Wednesday, February 22
1:00 – 3:00 PM
The festival will feature:
- Student Union Lawn
- A joint performance by Ballet Folklórico Tizatlán de UTRGV and Brownsville Early College High School Dancing Stars
- Performance by Mariachi Sol Azteca
- Performance by Incarnate Word Academy Charro and China Poblana
- Best dressed and grito contests (Attendees may register on-site.)
- Student organization fundraisers selling delicious food items
- PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón
- A mini symposium with poetry readings and research on Charro Days and RGV literary figures, brought to you by the Department of Literatures and Cultural Studies and the Department of Creative Writing
- Art exhibitions with items from the Brownsville Historical Association, the Museum of South Texas History, School of Art and Design, and Sculpture Club
- Students, faculty, and staff are invited to dress in traditional Mexican attire.
- For information or accommodations, visit the Charreada webpage or contact Student Activities at studentactivities@UTRGV.edu.
UTRGV will participate in several Charro Days events. You are invited to:
- Take a photo with the Vaquero Balloon during Sombrero Fest from Thursday, February 23 to Saturday, February 25.
- Look out for UTRGV’s participation in the Charro Days parades:
- UTRGV parade float, El Caballo Blanco, will be part of the Illuminated Parade on Friday, February 24 that kicks off at 7:00 PM.
- UTRGV parade float, El Caballo Blanco, and the UniMóvil will be part of the Grand International Parade on Saturday, February 25 that kicks off at 1:00 PM.
- Cheer on UTRGV participants during the Charro Days Classic 5K Run & 1 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, February 25 at 7:00 AM, as part of Sombrero Fest.
For questions, contact events@UTRGV.edu.
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