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The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) along with the Improved Order of the Red Men honored the 2026 Order of the Red Men Spirit Award recipient Gabriel Castillo, as part of a special presentation held at the La Posada Hotel Welcome Luncheon Friday, February 20, 2026 during the 128th Celebration....

February 21, 2026 Read More
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The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) unveiled “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” by Eduardo H. Alvarez as the official 128th Celebration’s Commemorative Poster for the upcoming 2026 festivities. The Poster Unveiling Sponsored by Falcon Bank was held at Falcon Event Center on Friday, Septe...

September 15, 2025 Read More
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The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) has announced the selection of United States Senator Ted Cruz as the honoree for the prestigious Mr. South Texas Award for the 128th Washington’s Birthday Celebration....

June 4, 2025 Read More
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The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) has selected outstanding community leaders to lead two of the Washington’s Birthday Celebration’s most traditional and time-honored events; the IBC/Commerce Bank Youth Parade Under the Stars and the Anheuser-Busch Washington’s Birthday Parade. ...

September 4, 2025 Read More
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The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) selected the Honorable Richard Peña Raymond, Texas State Representative for District 42 as the official Bridge Speaker for the WBCA/IGNC International Bridge Ceremony Sponsored by La Posada Hotel to be held Saturday, February 22, 2025...

February 6, 2025 Read More
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Planning for the 128th Washington’s Birthday Celebration is officially underway, led by 2025–2026 WBCA President Jaime Fuentes. The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) Executive Committee and Board of Directors have also welcomed new members to their ranks as preparations begin....

May 19, 2025 Read More
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The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) has formally announced the entertainment lineup for the 2025 WBCA Stars & Stripes Air Show Spectacular Sponsored by Miller Lite. The WBCA Stars & Stripes Air Show Spectacular Sponsored by Miller Lite will take place during the 127th Washington’s Birthday Celebration...

January 6, 2025 Read More
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The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) visited the Texas State Capitol to formally extend an invitation to Governor Greg Abbott and other state officials to attend the Washington's Birthday Celebration in Laredo, Texas....

February 7, 2025 Read More
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The WBCA Jalapeño Festival, presented by La Costeña, is turning up the heat once again with a sizzling two-night music extravaganza now held at Uni-Trade Stadium, 6320 Sinatra Pkwy. Set to take place on Friday, February 21, and Saturday, February 22, 2025, this year’s event promises an unforgettable weekend filled with mus...

November 2, 2024 Read More
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The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) unveiled “Love Letter to the Border” by Ansen Seale as the official 127th Celebration’s Commemorative Poster for the upcoming 2025 festivities. The Poster Unveiling Sponsored by Falcon Bank was held at Falcon Event Center on Thursday, August 22, 2024. ...

August 23, 2024 Read More