Celebrate “Banderas de Weslaco”, Oct. 4

Banderas de Weslaco is a celebration of community that uplifts the American spirit, as well as the spirit of Weslaco. State flags are displayed in the order that the state entered the Union and are a diverse array of colors and symbols. The ceremony will include a presentation by 50 Weslaco ISD school children. Music and food will be provided. All of the U.S. states have been notified of the ceremony. A letter was sent to all the State Governors from Weslaco Mayor Hector “Buddy” De La Rosa, requesting an official state flag. The city of Weslaco recently received a flag from Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius. “Banderas de Weslaco is meant as a statement that Weslaco is going to be a leading community, not only in the region, but also in the State of Texas as a whole,” says Hernan Gonzalez, Weslaco EDC Director. “Visitors and residents have an opportunity to see our history and a glimpse of what makes this country great.” For more information, contact the Weslaco Chamber at (956) 968-2102 or the Weslaco EDC at (956) 969-0838.