Charro Days: A Special Community Celebration

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This printable social studies worksheet introduces 3rd graders to Charro Days, an annual festival in Brownsville, Texas that celebrates friendship with Matamoros, Mexico. Students read a passage about the festival's origins during the Great Depression and answer six questions covering when it began, why it was created, which cities participate, and how traditions strengthen communities. Useful for lessons on cultural celebration, community, and regional history.