America’s first president never roamed as far west as Texas. Laredo still celebrates George Washington’s birthday every February with a big party featuring fireworks, a carnival, a parade, and a formal ball with dancers in period costumes. The celebration began more than 100 years ago, when it was held to mark the end of Spanish and European rule on the continent.
George Washington Never Ventured as Far West as Texas
on June 24, 2001
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