December 11, 2017 Fun Things (Still in Zapata tX)

Yesterday (Sunday) we enjoyed the Zapata County Museum Christmas House Tour.  There were three locations.  

"La Hacienda De La Flores", a beautifully decorated home owned by Dr, and Mrs. Flores, was the first of our stops.

Dr. and Mrs Flores are world travelers.  Each Christmas tree is decorated with items collected on a tour.  China, Russia, Danbury Mint, Nutcracker themed, Holy Land, and more countries were represented.  

Multi-colored bougevvilla in bloom in front of Dr. Flores hacienda

Brought to home from China trip

each decoration from China

Nativity from Holy Land

Entryway to hacienda

The next stop was an old ranch house that had been remodeled/redecorated.  No pictures.

The final stop was at the Torres' home.  This home was filled with Nativity scenes and a room filled with Christmas villages.

These Christmas villages were in one room.  Mrs. Torres and her son worked every November Sunday on display.

A delightful Sunday afternoon activity.

Tonight Highway 83, the main street of Zapata was closed for the Christmas parade.  It is the bet of small town Americana.  The street was lined with residents to view the parade.  Of course there were Santa's, music, band, Old Glory, fire truck, Border Patrol, Sheriff, and royalty--the Zapata County Fair Queen and her attendants.

Let the parade begin.

Junior ROTC

Old Glory

Santa dressed in green from the Border Patrol

There were approximately 35-40 units in the parade.  

Another fun activity!