Los Carboncitos

Comparable to the New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration, Laredo's Jamboozie is a colorful festival featuring music, masks and beads. The rowdy celebration fills over 20 blocks downtown and consists of exotic food, dancing, and international performers. Join in the conga line as Jamboozie breathes new life into Laredo's downtown streets.

The Laredo Center of the Arts aims to unleash the artistic potential in every Laredo resident. This grassroots organization has grown over the year to encompass three galleries and a variety of artistic and cultural events, such as local, regional, national and international art exhibitions, dance performances, art history lectures, musical performances and art education classes for adults and children.

Take the entire family out for some learning fun at the Imaginarium of South Texas. Located inside of the popular Mall del Norte next to Dillard's, the Imaginarium is an art, science and children's museum rolled into one, and a place your family can discover hours of educational entertainment.

Visit the Cold Brew for a locally-owned and family-operated bar. Sports nights are Mondays and Tuesdays, while you can show off your voice at karaoke on Wednesdays. Join in the party on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for a live band performance. Rock on all night long at this nightlife venue.