Celebrating its forty-fifth year, the Fiestas Patrias organization brought its annual Fiestas Patrias International Parade to the streets of Downtown Houston on Saturday, September 14th. With its goal of celebrating the “rich culture, great heritage and many contributions” Hispanics make to the United States, the Fiestas Patrias parade counts with the participation of local schools, […]
Circo Hermanos Vazquez: Circus Fun for Hispanic Families
Looking for the Circo Hermanos Vazquez 2017 info? Click here! Up until last year, the one and only time I had been to the circus was when I was in Kindergarten. I know I went because I still remember that field trip and I have my name badge to prove it. So when the opportunity to […]
Cinco de Mayo Parade + photos
For more than twenty years, LULAC District VIII has brought the colors and excitement of the “Cinco de Mayo” to the downtown streets of Houston with their annual fundraising parade. This year’s parade started next to Minute Maid Park, then cruised around Texas, Caroline and Preston streets. The parade included school marching bands, dancing and […]