Laredoans talk to WBCA events and activities – KGNS

Laredo, Texas (KGNS) – The Washington Birthday Association has been holding festivities for 127 years, but many are not aware of the reasons for the celebration of George Washington.

According to Larendoan, Miranda Vedia, “we all get together to celebrate. I think about it as the right moment in Laredo, it’s really just to remember what he did. “

Whether it’s a flooring during Run George Run 5K or watching Skies for the Stars and Stripes Air Show, thousands are expecting annual events that last decades like Hugo Sanchez, another Larendoan.

As the list of events continues to grow, many of them who visit them do not know only why we are celebrating President Washington. “He is the president, the first president, but I don’t know if it’s because of it,” Sanchez said.

According to the WBCA website, in February 1898, two groups tried to control the Larendo in the mayoralty. In the end, the mayor at that time presented the key to the city of the Great Chief Shem as a sign of unconditional broadcast, and the chief presented the key to Princess Pocahontas.

The committee also wanted to celebrate the best of the two cultures and the citizens of Laredo, thus settling on President Washington.

“It was a collection of people who wanted to come and show what we had to offer. Attracting people outside the city, not only families, but also a business and a showcase of talents, “said the WBCA, Nino Cardenas assistant director.

Cardans says that the festivities celebrate patriotism in our community, mentioning: “We wanted to celebrate a historical figure that embodies what this country refers to and to be the first president, the father of the country to celebrate by George Washington better ? At the end of the day we do it because it is a love for our country. “

This is a mood that Laredoan Bonnie Coob agrees. “I think it’s great that they have this here. Since things are lost along the way in terms of tradition and it’s just a huge tradition here in Laredo, I think it’s really good, “she said.

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