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WBCA names Abrazo children for 129th Washington’s Birthday Celebration
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points They are Liliana Judith Fuentes and Peyton Bruni Wetsel. In Laredo, a traditional ceremony is planned for the 129th annual Washington's Birthday Celebration.
In Laredo , a traditional ceremony is planned for the 129th annual Washington's Birthday Celebration. This event involves children from the US and Mexico. Two children will represent each country.
Details about the participants have been released. For the US, two youngsters have been selected. They are Liliana Judith Fuentes and Peyton Bruni Wetsel.
Further information about the ceremony and the other participants, including the two representing Mexico, is available from the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association. The event is scheduled to take place on the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News Reading time: 1 min
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