9:30 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks 

Festival Host 

• Welcome attendees and visiting birders 

• Recognition of sponsors, partners, and volunteers 

• Overview of the festival’s mission 

9:35 AM – City of Brownsville Welcome 

Mayor, City Manager, or City Commissioner

• Official welcome on behalf of the City 

• Importance of nature-based tourism, conservation, and community pride 

9:45 AM – Visit Brownsville Address 

Visit Brownsville Representative 

• How birding tourism supports the local economy 

• Brownsville’s role as a gateway to world-class birding 

9:55 AM – Conservation & Wildlife Spotlight 

Local conservation or birding organization 

• Why South Texas is one of North America’s most important birding regions 

10:05 AM – Proclamation Presentation 

City leadership

• Proclamation declaring “Brownsville Birding Festival Day” 

10:10 AM – Ribbon Cutting & Festival Launch 

City Officials + Festival Organizers 

• Official ribbon cutting 

• Photos