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Tuesday, January 16, 2018

The 13th Annual Winter Texan Appreciation Day Fiesta in Harlingen

Canadians and people from many US states who spend the winter in the Rio Grande Valley are not Snowbirds, who come south for warmer weather.  They are Winter Texans who choose to live in this state during the winter.  Harlingen, and other communities in The Valley host events to welcome back returning Winter Texans and new arrivals to show their appreciation to thousands of people who make this section of Texas home from November through April.  The 100,000 or so winter residents add $760 million dollars to the area's economy.





Eric & the Winter Texan
Appreciation Day 
Fiesta sign






Harlingen's Performing Arts Theater is teeming with Winter Texans who are visiting fifty or so booths to collect information and swag...  From tote bags to the coveted Welcome Back Winter Texan Tee Shirt to Chick-Fil-A's Cow with an Eat Mor Chikin' Banner, everyone will be leaving with some freebies.





 fills goody bags with fliers about
library programs & services.






I recommend visiting the Library, which has something for everyone.





This is as close as I could
get to the H-E-B booth.




on hand to provide information
& answer questions.




Step up, spin the wheel &
win a prize at the
Chick-Fil-A booth.















Music by Pelican West



The Harlingen Citizens Police
Academy provides training &
volunteer opportunities to
assist the City's Police 
Department.





Freebies, music, dance and... food...






Dave's BBQ has a line.




Homemade Pupusas, an
Ecuadorian dish &
Fajitas






There's a lot more food choices, which is good.  This is a big crowd.

The Car Show has a lot of cars and trucks for visitors to admire....  Forty, or more....

















1951 Ford F-1
V-8 Pickup Truck










Entrants are vying for
trophies & bragging
rights.









Eric & I hope that this 
1957 Chevy Bel Air
leaves with a trophy.









I get a shot of the engine
compartment of this







The engine and the paint job are beautiful!





Here's the total package.

Wow!












The interior...







I am happy to see the bench seat.  All the Roadsters I've seen have bucket seats.





I like this Baby Blue






1965 Ford Falcon Futura
Two Door Sedan











1934 Ford Coupe











1956 Chevy Sports
Coupe





sleek design excited
 the public.





As you can see, I like older cars and trucks, classics....
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