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Vantage Bank Texas is proud to be part of the Laredo community and

to be a sponsor of the WBCA. It is also our pleasure to introduce the

new members of our Laredo Regional Board of Directors: Abe Wilson,

Carroll Summers, Eduardo (Wayo) Salido, Jr., Ramon Diez-Barroso, Ivan

Rodriguez, Priya Vaswani and Shashi Vaswani. All are business and

community leaders in Laredo and many have been a part of WBCAs rich

history. Working with our Directors and other Laredo community leaders,

Vantage Bank Texas is committed to making a positive difference in the

economic development and social well-being of Laredo and South Texas.

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WBCA Stars and Stripes Air Show SpectacularSponsored by Miller LiteSun., Feb. 16, 2014 | 11am | Laredo International Airport (Maher entrance) | $5 for adults 12 yrs. and under free | Afterburner: $50/ticket | table of 10 $400 | Flight Line $20 | Bleachers $5 | Casual attire Est.: 1998 | Additional Sponsor: Falcon Intl. Bank & CPL Retail Energy, A Direct Energy Co. | In-kind sponsor: Rudys BBQIBC Youth Parade Under the StarsThursday, Feb. 20, 2014 | 6pm | South on San Bernardo | Free general seating | Bleacher seating: $3 (at gate) | Pre-sale: $2 | Casual attire | Est.: 1972WBCA/La Posada Hotel Welcome Luncheon*Fri., Feb. 21, 2014 | 12pm | La Posada Hotel (San Agustin Ballroom) | Invitation/Media credentials Reqd Business attire | Est.: 1996 | Sponsored by: La Posada HotelCaballeros Cocktail Party*Fri., Feb. 21, 2014 | 6pm | Laredo Civic Center Ballroom | $40 per person | Formal attire | Est.: 1961The Society of Martha Washington Colonial Pageant & Ball*Fri., Feb. 21, 2014 | Pageant 8pm | Ball immediately following the pageant | Laredo Civic Center Auditorium & Ballroom | $35 Mezzanine Upper, $40 Mezzanine Lower, $45 Orchestra | $85 BallFormal attire | Est.: 1940WBCA Jalapeo Festival Sponsored by Uni-TradeFri. & Sat., Feb. 21-22, 2014 | Fri. - 6pm - 12 Midnight | Saturday - 3pm - 1am | Entertainment: Fri. -Duelo | Sat. - Los Tigres del Norte | El Metro Park & Ride (Thomas and Hillside) | Friday: $30 at the gate; Saturday: $30 at gate | Pre-sale Tickets: $35 two-day pass | Casual attire | Est.: 1978 | Additional Sponsors: Stripes, Anheuser-Busch, Miller Lite, La Costea & South Texas Ford Dealers. Media In-kind sponsor: Z93 Guerra CommunicationsWBCA/IGNC International Bridge CeremonySponsored by La Posada Hotel Sat., Feb. 22, 2014 7:30am | Juarez-Lincoln Bridge | Invitation/Media credentials Reqd | Business attire Est.: 1961

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IGNC Abrazo Reception*Sat., Jan. 18, 2014 | 6:30pm | La Posada Hotel (San Agustin Ballroom) | Invitation only (assigned seating) Business attireCommanders ReceptionThursday, Jan. 23, 2014 | 7pm | Laredo Energy Arena | Invitation/Media credentials Reqd | Casual attire | Est.: 1979 | In-kind Sponsors: LEA & Doctors HospitalLaredo-Webb County Bar AssociationNoche de Agave - Tequila Tasting*Fri., Jan. 24, 2014 | 8pm - 2am | Paseo Real (Hacienda Real Room) | $100 Individual | $1,000 Reposado table, $1,500 Silver table, $2,000 Aejo table | Cocktail attire | Music by: The Mirage | Est.: 2009UETA Jamboozie*Sat., Jan. 25, 2014 | Downtown Laredo4pm 12 Midnight | $10 pre-sale/per person - No Refunds | $15 per person at the gates after 6pmChildren 12 years and under - Free admissionMardi Gras/festive attire | Est.: 1996STCEs Comic Con @ TAMIU* (South Texas Collectors Expo)Saturday & Sun., Jan. 25-26, 2014 | TAMIU Student Center | Sat: 10am - 6pm | Sun: 10am - 4 pmAdults $10 for single day pass | $15 for two-day pass - Children (ages 6-12) $5 single day pass | $8 two-day pass | Children under 6 FREE | Casual attire Est.: 2013 | www.stcelaredo.comWBCA Youth Song & Dance FestivalSat., Feb. 1, 2014 | 2pm - 5pm | Laredo Civic Center Auditorium | Free Admission | Casual attireEst.: 1963 | Sponsored by: Macys & Sames KiaBorder Beer Fest*Sat., Feb. 1, 2014 | 7pm - 1am | Laredo Civic Center Ballroom | $20 pre-sale | Designated Driver $10 - Must be 21 yrs of age or older to enterCasual attire | Est.: 2012 | www.borderbeerfest.comTaste of Laredo*Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 | 6:30pmLaredo Energy Arena | $25 per adult | Free for child (12 yrs & under) Casual attire | Est.: 1985

Boys & Girls Club of Laredo Wine Tasting Gala*Sat., Feb. 8, 2014 | 7pm - 2am | Laredo Country ClubTables of 10 - $2,500 & $5,000 | Music by: Jon Secada | Semi-formal/Cocktail | Est.: 1995Noche de Cabaret - LULAC Council #7*Higher Education Award Honoree: Mercurio Martinez, LCC TrusteeSat., Feb. 8, 2014 | 7pm - 1am | Laredo Civic Center Ballroom | $25 per person/Table of 10 $250 | Cocktail attire | Music by: Bobby Esquivel & The Liberty Band from S.A. | Est.: 1996American Historical Theatre George Washington PerformanceWed., Feb. 12, 2014 | 7pm | TAMIU - Center for the Fine and Performing Arts | Free Admission / Casual AttireWBCA Carnival Sponsored by McDonaldsFeb. 13 24, 2014 | Monday-Friday - gates open at 5pm | Saturday - Sunday - gates open at NoonP-O-P Days: Feb 14th 6-10pm $20Feb 15th 2-6pm $20 | Feb 21st 12-6pm $20McMonday on Mon. Feb. 24, 2014 -Enjoy specials & free prizes | Laredo Energy Arena (Parking Lot)$2 - Admission | $7- Pre-sale discount tickets available at most schools & at WBCA ticket kiosk - Valid dates for discount tickets are Feb. 17-20 | Est.: 1966Comedy Jam for George*Fri., Feb. 14, 2014 | 7pm & 10pm (2 shows)Laredo Little Theatre | $25 per personCasual attire | Est.: 2004Founding Fathers 5K Fun Run & Health FairSat., Feb. 15, 2014 | Registration 7:30am - Laredo Medical Center | Race begins at 8:30am$5 per runner pre-registration | $10 day of event / Sports attire | Est.: 1989 | Sponsored by: LMC & City of Laredo Parks and Leisure ServicesLCC Family Fun Fest and Musicale*Sat., Feb. 15, 2014 | 12pm - 5pm | Laredo Community College Campus | Free admission | Casual attire | Est.: 1988Princess Pocahontas Pageant and Ball*Sat., Feb. 15, 2014 | Pageant 7:30pm Ball 9pmLaredo Civic Center Auditorium and BallroomPageant $30 - Ball $25 (Dinner served) | Formal attire Reqd | Est.: 1980

* WBCA Affiliate Organization All dates, times, prices, ticket availability and entertainment are

subject to change or cancellation.

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1. Laredo Civic Center-Shirley Stadium2. Texas A&M Intl. University3. L.I.F.E. Downs4. Laredo Center for the Arts - Laredo Convention

& Visitors Bureau5. Laredo Little Theatre6. LCC Campus7. Laredo Country Club8. Laredo International Airport (Maher entrance)9. Parade Routes10. Juarez-Lincoln Bridge11. La Posada Hotel 12. Laredo Energy Arena13. El Metro Park & Ride-WBCA Office14. Laredo Medical Center15. Lake Casa Blanca16. Paseo Real

Calendar of Events Jan.-Feb. 2014

For Additional Event Information Contact: Washingtons Birthday Celebration Association

1819 E. Hillside Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041Ph. (956) 722-0589 Fax (956) 722-5528

wbca@wbcalaredo.org www.wbcalaredo.org

Anheuser-Busch Washingtons Birthday ParadeSat., Feb. 22, 2014 | 9am | South on San BernardoFree general seating | Bleacher seating: Pre-sale: $4($5 at gate) | Casual attire | Est.: 1898 | Additional Sponsors: Person, Whitworth, Borchers & Morales, LLPMr. South Texas Luncheon Hosted by Texas Community Bank - Honoree - Renato Ramirez, CEO & Chairman of the Board for IBC-ZapataSat., Feb. 22, 2014 | 12pm | Laredo Country Club$100 per person; Tables of 10 - $1,000Business attire | Est.: 1952The Society of Martha Washington Cocktail Party*Sat., Feb. 22, 2014 | 7pm | Laredo Country Club$60 per person | Cocktail attire | Est.: 1964Noche Mexicana: A Presentation of Seory Seora Internacional - LULAC Council #12*Sat., Feb. 22, 2014 | 7pm - 12 MidnightLaredo Civic Center Ballroom$50 per person/ $500 table of 10Cocktail/Business attire / Est.: 1925WBCA Membership BBQSun., Feb. 23, 2014 | 5:30pm - 8:30pmL.I.F.E. Downs on Highway 59 East | WBCA membership or Media credentials ReqdCasual attire | Est.: 1989 | In-kind Sponsor: FuddruckersH-E-B Fireworks ExtravaganzaSun., Feb. 23, 2014 | 2pm - 10pm Tailgate Party & LIVE Music | 8pm Fireworks ShowL.I.F.E. Downs on Highway 59 EastFree admission | Casual attire | Est.: 1898

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The two-day Jalapeo Festival Sponsored by Uni-Trade provides two back to back nights of sizzling entertainment, live music, games and fun for the entire family.

Held at the El Metro Park and Ride, the festival will set the stage on fire with top-notch entertainment and two of the biggest Norteo groups in the region! Duelo, back by popular demand, is sure to turn up the heat on Friday night. The legendary Grammy award-winning group, Los Tigres Del Norte takes center stage on Saturday night!

Bring your friends to the biggest party in South Texas! Sign up individually or as a team for the events signature games such as the Tug of War, Egg Toss, International Waiters race and more! Or - show off your talent and sign-up to participate in the coveted Stripes Miss Jalapeo Contest, where single ladies between the ages of 17-25 compete for cash and other prizes.

Take the ultimate challenge - dont miss the original La Costea Jalapeo Eating Contest as courageous men and women go head to head and fight through sweat and tears in their quest to bring home championship gold and score the ultimate bragging rights in the event that started it all. The current record stands at 141. Sign up, if you dare!

For a limited time, enjoy two concerts for the price of one - two days of the hottest entertainment on both sides of the border - for only $35! This special two-day pass will only be on sale while supplies last. Ticket prices at the gate will be $30 per night; so, dont wait! Buy your two-day pass today and save!

Fri. & Sat., Feb. 21-22, 2014Fri.-6pm-12 Midnight Sat.-3pm-1am

Entertainment: Fri. -Duelo Sat.-Los Tigres Del NorteEl Metro Park & Ride (Thomas and Hillside)

Fri.: $30 at the gate; Sat.: $30 at gatePre-sale Tickets: $35 two-day pass Casual attire

Est.: 1978 Additional Sponsors include: Stripes Stores,Anheuser-Busch, Miller Lite, La Costea & South Texas Ford Dealers

Media In-Kind sponsor: Z93 Guerra Communications

WBCA Jalapeo Festival Sponsored by Uni-Trade

www.jalapenofest.org

Text word WBCAto 68398

Tickets available online and exclusively at participating Stripes Convenience Stores in the Laredo area.

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Buy your tickets online at www.jalapenofest.org or stop by any participating Stripes Convenience Stores in the Laredo area, the exclusive ticket outlet for the WBCA Jalapeo Festival Sponsored by Uni-Trade! Tickets can also be purchased at the WBCA ticket kiosk at Macys Center Court inside Mall Del Norte in February.

The WBCA Jalapeo Festival is proudly sponsored by Uni-Trade. Additional event sponsors include Stripes Stores, Anheuser-Busch, Miller Lite, La Costea and South Texas Ford Dealers. In-Kind Media Sponsor: Z93/Guerra Communications.

J.C. Twiss

of being a proud sponsor ofthe Anheuser-Busch Parade