October 26, 2021
5:23 pm

COMMUNITY — Celebrating the annual Fiesta de la Amistad Parade

From The 830 Times Staff

After a year away due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual international Fiesta de la Amistad Parade returned and featured entries from Del Rio, Mexico, Eagle Pass and Laredo. The celebration of two countries has been a tradition for decades and has entertained thousands of parade goers over the years.

Miss Del Rio 2021-2022 Nayeli Duran rides in Saturday’s Fiesta De Amistad Parade with other members of her court. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

Members of the 16 de Septiembre Court and the Cinco De Mayo Court ride on the Brown Plaza Association’s float. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

The Queen City Belles’ float in the Fiesta De Amistad Parade celebrates the spirit of women on both sides of the border. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

Del Rio Mayor Bruno “Ralphy” Lozano greets Del Rioans lined up along South Main Street to watch the annual Fiesta De Amistad Parade. Lozano, as in years past, walked the entire parade route. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

Members of the Guatemalan Consulate in Del Rio wave Guatemala flags in Saturday’s Fiesta De Amistad Parade. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

Del Rio Mexico Consul Paloma Villaseñor Vargas waves her country’s flag as she rides in Saturday’s Fiesta De Amistad Parade. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

Del Rio High School Air Force Junior ROTC members had several units marching and performing in Saturday’s Fiesta De Amistad Parade. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

Border Patrols agents on all-terrain vehicles wave to the crowds in Saturday’s Fiesta De Amistad Parade. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

Members of Conjunto Mi Rey keep the crowds of parade-goers entertained as their float made its way down South Main Street. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

A float from the city of Eagle Pass featured that city’s queens and city officials, joining its Del Rio neighbors for a border celebration. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

Members of the Queen City Belles perform a synchronized number as they participate in Saturday’s Fiesta De Amistad Parade. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

Members of the Del Rio High School Mighty Ram Band perform a rousing number as they march down South Main Street in Saturday’s Fiesta De Amistad Parade. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

Members of the Del Rio High School Mighty Ram Band made a rare appearance in Saturday’s Fiesta De Amistad Parade. Often in the past, the band has been out of town for competitions on the day the parade was held. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

The Honorable Oscar J. Hale Jr. portrays George Washington and Kristina Laurel Hale portrays Martha Dandridge Washington in this float from Laredo’s Society of Martha Washington in the 2021 Fiesta De Amistad Parade. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

Val Verde County Commissioner Pct. 1 Martin Wardlaw and his son George Wardlaw guide a stagecoach pulled by a pair of draft horses in Saturday’s Fiesta De Amistad Parade. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

American G I Forum Queen Kaitlyn Marquardt, right, and American G I Forum Sweetheart Carmen Gutierrez, left, wave at the crowds lining South Main Street. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

Mr. Amistad 2021 Val Verde County Judge Lewis G. Owens Jr., left, hands out candy to young parade-goers during Saturday’s Fiesta De Amistad Parade. (Photo by Karen Gleason)

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