Brownsville, Texas, was established in 1850 on the banks of the Rio Grande. Every February since 1938, this thriving community of nearly 200,000 has joined its Mexican neighbor, Matamoros, to celebrate their shared cultural heritage. Charro Days burst upon the Rio Grande Valley scene in the depths of the Depression, bringing dances, parades, fireworks, boat races, and a rodeo to a dispirited populace. The celebration achieved instant success, followed by national recognition in magazines, radio, and television. Renowned dance bands and celebrities increased the enjoyment of revelers dressed in Charro costumes. As time passed, Charro Days evolved with the addition of events such as the Mr. Amigo presentation, which recognizes an outstanding Mexican, and the Sombrero Fest, which attracts a large number of attendees with its diverse entertainment.

Charro Days in Brownsville (Images of America)

Arts & Photography

Knopp, Anthony

Medrano, Manuel

Rodriguez, Priscilla

Brownsville Historical Association

Photography & Video

Arcadia Publishing

Charro Days in Brownsville (Postcards of America)

Border Cuates: A History of the U.S.-Mexican Twin Cities

History

Kearney, Milo

Americas

Eakin Pr

<p>Brownsville, Texas was established in 1850 on the banks of the Rio Grande. Every February since 1938 this city of nearly 200,000 has joined its neighboring city across the river, Matamoros, Mexico, to celebrate their shared cultural heritage. Anthony Knopp, emeritus professor of history at the University of Texas at Brownsville, Manuel Medrano, professor of history at the University of Texas at Brownsville, and Priscilla Rodriguez, executive director of the Brownsville Historical Association provide a detailed history of this annual festival in Brownsville, Texas. Many photographs used in this history are from the archives of the Brownsville Historical Association.</p>

Charro Days in Brownsville

Medrano, Manuel F.

Arcadia Publishing Library Editions

<p>"A discussion of the unusual nature of the Mexico-US border, which spawned twin cities on both sides of the frontier. Begins with a brief review of the colonial period and growth of US forts constructed to counter-balance already existing Mexican towns. Continues through the 19th century and concludes with a review of the events of the 1990s"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.http://www.loc.gov/hlas/</p>

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