CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Editor's Note: The above video is from a previous story about changes to the Buc Days parade route.
The Buccaneer Commission has announced the name of the newest member of their Buc Days family.
The commission held a contest for the community where residents could submit a name for a chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to the Wings Over South Texas airshow.
After long and careful consideration the mascot's new name is -- ArrrToro the Bull!
Buc Days 2023 is set for May 4-14 in Corpus Christi.
The 11-day event will feature the usual carnival and Rodeo Corpus Christi with the concert series, but there will also be 30 musical acts to keep guests entertained day and night on stages within the festival grounds.
“As we continue to grow this event and evolve, we want to encourage families to come for the day and stay to enjoy multiple activities going on throughout the festival,” said Johnny Philipello, Buccaneer Commission President & CEO.
This year's parade has some changes due to the airshow being the same weekend.
A portion of the route will be moved from Chaparral Street to Shoreline Drive, where spectators will have the opportunity to enjoy the Wings Over South Texas airshow by day and the parade by night.
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