Participants come from as far away as Puerto Rico, Spain and Jerusalem. Texas Big Bend Country. Celebrated with a four day Latin Festival each year since 1938, complete with elaborate costuming, carnivals, parades, dances. A program of events is held in both Brownsville, in the Texas Gulf Coast Region, and its sister city, Matamoros, Mexico, which demonstrates the relationship between both countries. This is a spectacular and colorful event with spectators and participants dressing up in traditional Mexican costume.
Admission is Free.
This Festival is held annually on the last Thursday in February. Substantial effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, prices, dates, telephone numbers and hours could change. Please call ahead before making plans. Please use the on-line form to submit an event for possible inclusion.