A formal gown created and worn each year for a Laredo “Martha Washington” pageant winner
Native American regalia worn in the WBCA parade
This museum features costumes, photos and exhibits related to the city’s 110-year-old fiesta honoring George Washington. The celebration itself, which takes place each February for more than two weeks, draws nearly 400,000 attendees, and includes parades, a carnival, an air show, fireworks, live concerts and a traditional exchange of hugs symbolizing the friendly relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
Washington's Birthday Celebration Association Museum