Viva la tradición: Charreada 2025

Mariachi Siete Leguas performs Wednesday at the Charreada on the Student Union lawn on the Brownsville campus. The event was hosted by UTRGV Student Activities, Campus Activities Board and the Student Union.
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Students ride the swing carousel Wednesday at the Charreada on the Student Union lawn on the Brownsville campus. The event was hosted by UTRGV Student Activities, Campus Activities Board and the Student Union.
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Maggie Hinojosa, UTRGV senior vice president for Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs; and singer José Cantoral, the 2025 Mr. Amigo.
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Psychology sophomore Chantal Patiño, a Student Union employee, introduces performances Wednesday at the Charreada on the lawn on the Brownsville campus.
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Music education sophomore Dan Capetillo sings the American and Mexican national anthems Wednesday at the Charreada on the Student Union lawn on the Brownsville campus.
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Emiliano Osorio, an integrated health science junior, rides a mechanical bull Wednesday at the Charreada on the Student Union lawn on the Brownsville campus.
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Biology sophomore Christian Henriquez tries to pet the llama from the petting zoo Wednesday at the Charreada on the Student Union lawn on the Brownsville campus. The event was hosted by UTRGV Student Activities.
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