May & June
May
U.S. Open Windsurfing Regatta:
An international field of competitors takes to Corpus Christi Bay at Oleander Point during Memorial Day weekend for this windsurfing event with pro and amateur divisions. The bluff at Cole Park offers perfect viewing of the boardsailors.
Ingleside Navy Days:
Events include a beauty pageant, a classic car show and tours of mine sweepers and helicopters at Naval Station Ingleside.
Corpus Christi Maritime Festival:
The Port of Corpus Christi sponsors this one-day event, which includes exhibits by maritime and related industries, live music, a shrimp boil, rescue demonstration, silent and live auction, and the Mayor's Cup Regatta. Proceeds support the Seamen's Center.
June
Juneteenth:
This festival commemorates the arrival of the news of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas. The celebration at South Bluff Park, sponsored by local churches and organizations, features fashion shows, dramatic plays, gospel music, jazz bands, rap groups, food, and arts and crafts booths.
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