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Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival Guide

Since 2018, locals and visitors have gathered in Corpus Christi to celebrate the craft behind the music at the Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival. Held each February, this multi day festival brings together talented songwriters from a wide range of genres for an up close look at how songs are…

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Buc Days Festival Guide

Held on the Corpus Christi Bayfront each spring, Buc Days is a culturally diverse event that brings all kinds of activities and entertainment to enjoy when visiting Corpus Christi! Buc Days has something for everyone, including a rodeo, carnival, two parades, and so much more. This year's…

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History of Buc Days in Corpus Christi

Every spring, the streets of Corpus Christi come alive with the sounds of carnival rides, the roar of rodeos, and the excitement of parades for Buc Days, an iconic festival that has been celebrated since 1938 and remains one of the city's most cherished traditions. What began as a small event has…

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Saddle Up for Rodeo Corpus Christi at Buc Days

Feel the electric energy of the arena as the 2026 Rodeo Corpus Christi brings all the rodeo action you love—saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, professional bull riding, and more at the Hilliard Center. This isn’t just a rodeo; it’s a showcase of top-tier talent competing for big prizes. Stick…

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Barefoot Mardi Gras History in Corpus Christi

Barefoot Mardi Gras began in 2009 as a backyard gathering hosted by Dwayne Ebert and Denise Ebert and a group of friends on Padre Island . What started as a small, local celebration remained community-driven in its early years, growing organically as neighbors joined in, many showing up in costume…

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Your Guide to Barefoot Mardi Gras in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi puts its own spin on Mardi Gras when Cajun culture meets the coast at Barefoot Mardi Gras on Padre Island. Presented by the Padre Island Business Association, this annual beachside celebration blends a beachfront parade, live music, and island energy you won’t find anywhere else in…

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Reasons to Attend Barefoot Mardi Gras in Corpus Christi

Barefoot Mardi Gras presented by the Padre Island Business Association, brings music, color, and island energy to the sand on Padre Island in Corpus Christi. This beachside celebration draws friends, families, and parade-goers together for a day of live music, costumes, and coastal tradition. It’s a…

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Ways to Ring in the New Year in Corpus Christi

Start the year on a bold note here in the Gulf Coast Capital. From festive New Year’s Eve parties and midnight toasts to dancing, live music, and outdoor coastal fun, there are plenty of ways to celebrate along the Texas coast. Whether you’re planning a night out or a laid-back seaside send-off…

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