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| Uni-Trade Stadium is represented by a highly decorated float. |
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| The J.W. Nixon High SchoolMarching Band performs during the parade. |
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| Ana Claudia Notzon, an esteemed guest of George and Martha Washington, waves to the crowd. |
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| The Laredo Police Department escorts the Grand Parade |
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| The J.B. Alexander High School Dazzlers dance for the crowd. |
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Laredoans enjoying the Anheuser-Busch Grand Parade.
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Laredo, Texas concluded its Washington’s Birthday Celebration festivities on Saturday with the Anheuser-Busch Grand Parade. For three hours, the parade wound its way through the streets of downtown Laredo to the delight of thousands of Laredoans both young and old. Though it can be said that those participating in the parade had just as much fun.
“It was weird at first,” said Diego Levy, who portrayed Samuel Boone, an esteemed guest of George Washington. “Once I relaxed a bit I had a good time and it was great to be part of this experience. It was boring when I would watch it (the parade) but being in it was so much fun.”
The nearly 190 entries were the most ever in the 116-year history of the event. Among the entries were distinguished guests such as Congressman Henry Cuellar, the Budweiser Clydesdales, and George and Martha Washington as portrayed by Tad Deutsch and Ana Lamar Gutierrez Volpe. Many local standouts like Mayor Raul Salinas, the most Rev. Bishop James Tamayo, and Sheriff Martin Cuellar also made appearances.
