Chalk art drawn Saturday, July 15, 2023, by San Juanita Silva and Chad Martinez for the live art contest during the 10th annual FridaFest honoring the legacy of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in Edinburg. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])
EDINBURG — Lovers of Mexican art, culture and history gathered here Saturday at the courtyard of Edinburg City Hall for the 10th annual FridaFest, which honors iconic 20th century artist Frida Kahlo.
Festivities included a chalk art contest and a Frida Kahlo lookalike contest for both adults and children. Winners of the various contests received cash and other prizes. Other events at the city-sponsored featured a panel discussion on women’s empowerment, live entertainment and art displays.
Meredith Segundo, 3, right, smiles during a Look-A-Like contest Saturday, July 15, 2023, during the 10th annual FridaFest honoring the legacy of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in Edinburg. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Laura Zamudeo during the 10th annual FridaFest honoring the legacy of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo at the Edinburg City Hall Courtyard on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Mario Guzman competes in the Chalk art contest during the 10th annual FridaFest at Edinburg City Hall Courtyard on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Participants ages 2-9 years old compete in the Frida Look-A-Like contest during the 10th annual FridaFest at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Alva Rosales of Pharr helps judge the FridaFest Look-A-Like contest during the 10th annual FridaFest at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Colorful paper cache flowers pin the entrance to the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium during the 10th annual FridaFest Look-A-Like contest Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Edinburg. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])The reflection on a window is seen during 10th annual FridaFest Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Edinburg City Hall Courtyard. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Participants ages 2-9 years old compete in the Frida Look-A-Like contest during the 10th annual FridaFest at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])A Frida Look-A-Like contestant is silhouetted against colorful tents during the 10th annual FridaFest at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Edinburg. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])The reflection on a window during the FridaFest Artist Exhibit Reception in the lobby of the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium. The exhibit featured a collection of artworks by talented local female artists at the10th annual FridaFest at Edinburg City Hall Courtyard Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Edinburg. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Chalk art drawn Saturday, July 15, 2023, by San Juanita Silva and Chad Martinez for the live art contest during the 10th annual FridaFest honoring the legacy of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in Edinburg. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])
