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he Washington Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) is prepping for the annual Uni-Trade sponsored Jalapeño Festival, which is set for Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22 at El Metro Park and Ride The two-day event promises sizzling entertainment, live music, games and fun for the entire family. Two of the biggest Norteño groups in the region, Duelo and Los Tigres Del Norte, are back by popular demand and will take center stage on Saturday night. Lic. Eduardo A. Garza, CEO of Uni-Trade said, “Sponsoring the WBCA Jalapeño Festival will allow us to continue to support our commitment to the Laredo community and ensure that our families remain unified by participating in such a wonderful event.” “Last year’s Jalapeno Festival sponsored by Uni-Trade was the best ever, and we hope to raise the bar even further. This year we are inviting Los Tigres del Norte to Laredo for the first time and we hope to show them a warm Laredo welcome. It will be a concert no one wants to miss,” said WBCA President Pati Guajardo, adding, “I am thrilled that Duelo is coming back because they have such a great following in our community and we look forward to welcoming them back. I encourage everyone to purchase their two-day pass to ensure that they will enjoy two great performances for the price of one!“ W W W.L A R ED OSN E WS.COM
Games such as Tug of War, Egg Toss, and the International Waiter’s Race are open to willing individuals or team participants. Young women between the ages of 17 and 25 can sign up to show off their talent in the Stripes Miss Jalapeño Contest, a competition for cash and other prizes. The coveted La Costeña Jalapeño Eating Contest is seeking courageous men and women to go head to head in the ultimate challenge. The current record stands at 141. Online registration is at www.jalapenofest.org Regional delicacies such as tripitas, fajitas, pozole, gorditas, flautas, Mexican Style corn on the cob, and funnel cakes are some of the mouth watering items on the menu for the evening. For a limited time a two-day pass will be available for purchase for only $35. Ticket prices at the gate will be $30 per night. Tickets are now available online. Additional sponsors include Stripes Convenience Stores, Anheuser-Busch, Miller Lite, La Costeña, South Texas Ford Dealers, and YuHsien Huang Del Rio. As part of the three-hour promo following the kick-off Friday, all who showed up to the Guerra Communications Centre and purchased their two-day passes received a free commemorative t-shirt and other prizes. For more information, to register, or purchase tickets visit www.jalapenofest.org — LareDOS Staff
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Duelo, Los Tigres headline Jalapeño Fest
Art haven for locals Sonya Marie Sky and Nicolas Cox were among attendees on Thursday, December 5 at Caffé Dolce’s holiday art show. The event was held in conjunction with downtown art walk receptions on the same evening at La Posada Hotel and Gallery 201.
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