Alright, this week has been crazy! Charro Days (and subsequently the Sombrero Festival) are a whole lot of people getting dressed up in all kinds of either Mexican peasant clothes or 'Charro' clothes. This is one of those situations where I have to smile, nod, and accept the fact that I am Casper white and will never have a festival that I am THAT dedicated to (asside from the Renn faires).
Charro Days has three parades -- the Children's Parade, the Iluminated Parade, and the International Parade. Each one has something slightly different to offer. The Children's Parade has elementary kids performing traditional dances, the Iluminated Parade is full of lit up floats, and the International parade is a mix of floats and groups from Matamoros as well as Brownsville. I went to the Children's Parade and got a bit of a sunburn on my face. I got to see the tail end of both of the other parades. It's not the same watching vs. being a part of it all. Again, I'm too much of foreigner to really appreciate it.
...when in Texas...
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