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What has everything from fireworks, pageantry, and jalapeños galore.. to street parties, a Jamboozie and much more? You guessed it.. it’s the 113th Washington’s Birthday CelebrationTM an opportunity for everyone to experience more than 30 fun-filled days.. an international celebration at its best! This year the events under the WBCATM umbrella will consist of parades, pageants, concerts, a carnival, a children’s fun fest, plenty of tasty food, and much more. Our Association is directly responsible for several events on our calendar and the remaining events fall under the direction of Affiliate Organizations. Make plans to attend “The Celebration with Something for Everyone” today!
Winning Entries - 2010 Anheuser-Busch Washington's Birthday Parade
2010 Anheuser-Busch Washington’s Birthday Parade Theme: “Rhythms of the Rio” Trophy Winners Dest Dance Squad Elementary School: Our Lady of Guadalupe High School: Martin High School Tigerettes Commercial: Diana Rendon Best Cheerleading ...IBC Youth Parade Under the Stars' Winners
IBC Youth Parade Under The Stars’ Winning Entries Theme: "Rhythms of the Rio" · Best Dance Squad Elementary School : Fasken Elementary Middle School: George Washington Middle School · Best ...
WBCA Invites State Officials to the 113th Celebration
AUSTIN - The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) visited the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, to formally extend an invitation to Governor ...
WBCA Names 2010 Air Show Marshal
LAREDO, TX (January 21, 2010) – The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) has formally announced Major General Jose S. Mayorga as the air show marshal ...
Jalapeño Pre-Sale Tickets Now Available!
LAREDO (December 14, 2009) – WBCA Jalapeño Festival pre-sale tickets are now available at 109 O’Reilly Auto Parts locations in cities across Texas, including Laredo, ...
2010 Parade Marshals Named
LAREDO, TX (November 27, 2009) – The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association has selected outstanding community individuals to lead two of the Washington’s Birthday Celebration’s most ...
Jalapeño Entertainment Line-Up Announced
LAREDO (November 13, 2009) –The WBCA Jalapeño Festival will be celebrating its 32nd anniversary on Friday, February 19th and Saturday, Feb. 20th with good ol’ ...
WBCA Delegation Visits D. C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 22, 2009) – The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA), of Laredo, Texas, took a trip to Washington D.C. on Tuesday....
Congressman Cuellar Joins Laredo WBCA Ambassadors in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today joined Laredoans from the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association in Washington D.C. to celebrate George Washington’s legacy at the White ...