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Charro Days is an annual fiesta celebrated in late February in Brownsville, Texas. This event brings together the community to showcase the city's unique features and celebrate the Mexican heritage of the area on both sides of the Rio Grande. The festival was first conceived in 1937 by local business leaders to pay tribute to the "Charro," the dashing Mexican gentleman cowboy. The festival celebrates the spirit of two cultures and unites the border towns of Brownsville and Matamoros. It pays homage to Brownsville's location on the border with Mexico and its rich cultural heritage. During the festival, residents and visitors dress up in traditional Mexican outfits to honor the "Charros," the heroes of the borderlands and Mexican cowboys.

Step into the timeless ambiance of Sidebar, a charming, speakeasy-style restaurant with an exquisite setting that takes you back to a bygone era. The restaurant offers a delightful blend of sultry jazz, delicious cuisine, and carefully crafted cocktails that will satisfy your senses. As you enter, you leave behind the hustle and bustle of the outside world and find yourself transported to an elegant and intimate space, complete with red velvet seating, dim amber lights, and intricate details that evoke a sense of nostalgia. The high-backed benches and dark walnut tables invite you to sit and immerse yourself in the romantic atmosphere. The soothing jazz music and the warm glow of the bar create a cozy and inviting environment that's hard to resist. At Sidebar, they offer live music, an elegant setting, delectable cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a fine selection of wines on weekdays and weekends. Come and unwind and experience everything you never knew you always wanted.

If you are interested in history, aviation, or transportation, visit the Rio Grande Valley Wing's museum. It is an exceptional flying and transportation museum and the only one worldwide. It doesn't matter if you're a pilot, a veteran, or just someone fascinated by the history of aviation and transportation; the museum offers an exceptional educational experience. So, join the Rio Grande Valley Wing and learn more about the fascinating world of aviation and transportation. The museum is situated at the historic site of Port Isabel - Cameron County Airport in Los Fresnos. Its dedicated volunteers are constantly working to develop and showcase displays of artifacts that narrate the story of the nation's aviation and transportation heritage. The museum boasts a collection of 8 WWII aircraft and numerous operational vintage ground and support vehicles, most of which have been generously provided by South Texas families.