WBCA Carnival’s eleven day run begins Feb 9-19th @ Laredo Energy Arena Parking Lot

WBCA CARNIVAL SPONSORED BY MCDONALD’S RETURNS TO LAREDO

The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association is in full swing and soon everyone will be able to enjoy the 11-day WBCA Carnival Sponsored by McDonald’s, scheduled to arrive Feb. 9th and run thru the 19th.

Exciting things are in store this year with McDonald’s joining the 115th Celebration as the Carnival’s title Sponsor. Pre-Sale discount tickets for the Carnival Sponsored by McDonald’s will go on sale at the WBCA Ticket Kiosk at Mall Del Norte Center Court, beginning Feb. 6th.

Come meet Ronald McDonald February 9th at 4 p.m. at the event’s Grand Opening, take pictures, enjoy free goodies and more!

“The Carnival has always been a WBCA favorite and with another Laredo favorite in McDonald’s coming onboard as the event’s title sponsor, the carnival is sure to thrill and entertain the young and young-at-heart alike and you might even get a chance to take a photo with Ronald,” WBCA president Jose A. Palacios, Jr. said.

One of the highest attended events of the celebration, the WBCA Carnival Sponsored by McDonald’s caters to children and adults of all ages with more rides, more games and more fun year after year! From the soaring Ferris wheel to hair raising roller coasters, rides promise to deliver a heart-pounding adrenaline rush so enticing it’s no wonder this WBCA event has attracted millions of loyal followers to its doors since 1973! For those seeking entertainment of a different sort, plenty of more action abounds on the carnival floor.

Popular rides such as the Zipper, the Spin-Out, the Kami-Kazi and more are sure to challenge thrill seekers of all ages; meanwhile, the little ones can enjoy rides on the bumper cars, the Tilt-A-Whirl, Giant Wheel, a World Class Kiddie Land and more!

The WBCA Carnival’s eleven day run begins Feb. 9, 2012 and will end Feb. 19, 2012.
Gates open at Noon on both Saturday and Sunday at the Laredo Energy Arena (Parking Lot) and at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is $2. $7 Pre-sale discount tickets are available at most schools and at the WBCA ticket kiosk located at Macy’s Center Court. Valid dates to use the pre-sale tickets at the WBCA Carnival are Feb. 13, 14, 15 and 16. The POP days (bracelets sell for $18) are Friday, Feb. 10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Feb. 11 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 17 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Tickets for the 2012 Celebration can be purchased beginning February 6th at the WBCA ticket kiosk inside Mall Del Norte — while supplies last! Last day for pre-sale tickets is Wednesday, February 15. Hours of operation for the ticket kiosk will be Monday thru Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The ticket kiosk will be closed on Sundays. Jalapeño Festival pre-sale tickets are also on sale at participating Stripes locations and at all O’Reilly’s Auto Parts locations. Tickets to the WBCA Jalapeño Festival Sponsored by Stripes and WBCA Stars & Stripes Air Show Spectacular presented by CPL Retail Energy, A Direct Energy Co. can also be purchased online at www.wbcalaredo.org and www.jalapenofest.org.

The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association is now only a text away! Stay up to date with all our events and automatically enter to win a variety of great prizes by joining our text club today. WBCA followers are going to be the first to know of any last minute changes, ticket promotions and merchandise giveaways. Join the WBCA text club by texting the letters “WBCA” to the number 74455! You can also stay up date by visiting our website at www.wbcalaredo.org and by following us on facebook and twitter.

The Washington’s Birthday Celebration, founded in 1898, is the largest Celebration of its kind in the United States.

Throughout the years, the Celebration has grown to be over a month long and consists of parades, dazzling pageants, fireworks, a carnival, an air show, a sizzling jalapeño festival and much more. Combined, WBCA events attract nearly 500,000 residents and visitors, and yearly contributes an estimated $14 million to the local economy.
The Washington’s Birthday Celebration was recently ranked as one of the Top 100 Events in North America.

The 115th Washington’s Birthday Celebration takes place February 9 – February 19, 2012. For additional information, visit www.wbcalaredo.org, e-mail wbca@wbcalaredo.org, contact the WBCA office at (956) 722-0589, or visit 1819 E. Hillside Road in Laredo, TX.

February 7: WBCA Taste of Laredo @ Laredo Energy Arena

The WBCA Laredo Taste of Laredo| February 7th @ 7pm | Food, music, fun, chef competion, pizza and wing eating competion and new to this year – beer and wine tasting | Music by Austin’s Premier Cover Band – The Space Rockers | Adults $22, kids 12 and under $12 | For more info & Ticket prices  – www.ticketmaster.com

Feb4: Laredo’s First Ever Beer Celebration “Border Beer Fest” @ L.I.F.E. DOWNS PAVILION

The Border Beer Fest will be Laredo’s first ever Beer celebration event. With an endless supply of music, food, and beer, this will become one of Laredo, Texas premiere parties. Beer enthusiast from Laredo and surrounding areas will be invited to sample beer, vote on their favorite, learn how to pair beer with food. plus listen to great live music, and enjoy a cuisine from Laredo’s most popular beer joints. The event will be held at the Laredo International Fair & Exposition Pavillion Saturday February 4th, 2012 from 6p.m. to 11p.m. Pre sale tickets will cost $15 and $20 the day of the event, while designated drivers enjoy a $10 cover that gives them all the benefits of the Border Beer Fest without being able to drink any alcohol. This will be a 21 and up event to avoid any safety issues and ALL attendees will be required to present proof of age. No exceptions will be made. While security will be at its maximum, we will make sure this event will be one to remember for years to come.

Tickets NOW AVAILABLE at all GOLD RUSH locations in Laredo.

Border Beer Fest announces new ticket price.
Laredo, January 12th, 2012: Pre Sale sample ticket prices for Border Beer Fest have been discounted from
$25 to $15 making Laredo’s first ever beer tasting festival even more affordable. For $10, designated drivers
can also participate in the sampling of gourmet food and cuisine from the Gateway City’s most savory
restaurants.
Border Beer Fest will be held Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at the L.I.F.E. Downs Pavilion and will benefit South
Texas Academic Rising Scholars.
Attendees will be greeted with the opportunity to sample from 100 different beer types, gourmet food samples,
beer and food pairing workshops, and Beer 101 which educates beer lovers on how beer is made.
“It’s history in the making and we are blessed to bring it to Laredo,” says David “Kash” Vasquez, creator and
organizer of Laredo’s first ever beer sampling event, Border Beer Fest.
“Beer from around the world combined with the best restaurants in the city for 10 and 15 bucks is something
everyone will love,” adds Vasquez.
Texas Monthly’s famed Chef Beto Gutierrez of Zaragoza Grill will provide a show that highlights his Modern
Latin Cuisine while 22 year culinary veteran Chef Chano Aldrete brings Border Fusion to the scene adding to
the Border Beer Fest flavor and spice. Beer fest goers will relish in food from eateries such as El Capataz,
Zaragoza Grill, La Roca, La Carreta, Aji, and Buckets just to name a few plus move to the best of Classic Rock,
80’s, Spanish Pop, and Top 40 from local sensation Factura 22.
Pre sale tickets will now cost $15 and $20 the day of the event, while designated drivers enjoy a $10 cover that
gives them all the benefits of the Border Beer Fest without being able to drink any alcohol. Only people 21
years of age or older will be able to enter the event. Presale tickets can be purchased at all Gold Rush locations
in the city or online at www.borderbeerfest.com.

For more information on Border Beer Fest, please contact David Vasquez at 956-744-5274 or visit
www.borderbeerfest.com

January 28: UETA Jamboozie @ Historic Downtown Laredo

Dig up last year’s party masks and take out your beads, it’s time to hit the downtown party scene and celebrate a sizzling New Orleans’ style Mardi Gras — the Laredo way!

The sights sounds and tastes of exotic food, dancing, and international performers descend upon Laredo’s historic downtown district to make way for the annual UETA Jamboozie, breathing new life to the border city and resurrecting the downtown club scene one Brazilian Samba dancer at a time.

Operating under the auspices of Laredo Main Street, this festive pachanga offers a sampling of music from all parts of the globe and a taste of international as well as regional foods including New Orleans and Cajun style selections sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Accompanying more than 30 food and novelty booths that line a 20 block area of downtown Laredo selling gorditas, tacos, flautas, menudo, enchiladas and the like, are a string of regional, national, and internationally renowned performers taking center stage on six locations on the corner of Hidalgo, Lincoln, Iturbide, San Agustin, Flores and Grant Streets.

Gates for the Jamboozie festival open at 4 p.m. to midnight. Pre-sale tickets are $8 per person (no refunds). $10 at the gate. Kids 12 and under are free.

George Lopez returns to Laredo December 29th @ Laredo Energy Arena

George Lopez LIVE Dec. 29 at the LEA! Tickets go on sale Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at LEA Box Office and all Ticket Master locations. This is the second time time Lopez visits Laredo the first time he visited it was a sold out event so hurry up and get your tickets now do not wait for last minute.

November 20: This Sunday don’t Miss Out HEB 23rd Annual “Feast of Sharing” @ Laredo Civic Center

Join the festivities and experience the joy at the 23st annual H-E-B Feast of Sharing. Every year H-E-B feeds 23 communities and provide complete holiday meals and good cheer to 250,000 residents in Texas.

The Feast of Sharing is the culmination of a year-round commitment H-E-B makes to fighting hunger. In addition to a holiday meal participants can enjoy music, arts and crafts, and kids activities—even an appearance by Santa himself.

Just one Feast of Sharing event equals:

• 3,000 pounds of sliced turkey
• 2,500 pounds of cornbread dressing
• 750 pumpkin pies
• 380 gallons of mashed potatoes
• 140 gallons of turkey gravy
• 95 gallons of cranberry sauce

This Sunday Stop by the Feast of Sharing@ the Laredo Civic Center located at 2400 San Bernardo from 11am-3pm brought to you by HEB !!

November 5: The First ever Laredo UFO brought to you by the Webb County Heritage Foundation

The first ever “Laredo UFO Conference” sponsored by the Webb County Heritage Foundation,  will take place on Saturday, November 5 at Texas A&M International University. Unknown to the average person, Laredo and the border region have been sites of significant Unidentified Flying Object activity for many decades.
Laredo’s first UFO conference will feature a presentation on local UFO evidence by the Laredo Paranormal Research Society including demonstration of audio and videotaped documentation. Next on the program will be Noe Torres, author, researcher and state section director for MUFON (Mutual UFO Network), who will speak about the UFO crash near Laredo in 1948 and present a historical perspective on reported UFO activity over the last two centuries. Later, the film “Fire in the Sky” will be screened for participants, followed by a presentation by author and abductee, Travis Walton whose story is the basis of the movie and is considered the best documented case of alien abduction ever recorded. Mr. Walton will be appearing that evening on the anniversary of his abduction by extra-terrestrials. He will relate his experience followed by a question-and-answer period and then a book-signing.
Advance conference ticket purchases are encouraged as seating will be limited.

For more information on the Laredo UFO Conference, contact the Webb County Heritage Foundation at (956) 727-0977, visit us on facebook or at www.webbheritage.org

Tickets: General Admission: $20 and Preferred Seating: $30

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The Laredo FireFighters Association presents FIREFEST 2011 Saturday October 8,2011 @ LEA Grounds

The Laredo FireFighters Association presents FIREFEST 2011  @ Lared Energy Arena grounds  Saturday October 8,2011 from 4pm-1am.

Regular admission $20 and the VIP passes are $200. Free kiddie rides will also be available. So bring your whole family!

Popular Norteño Bands:

El Poder Del Norte

Duelo

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