Quaid e Azam International Cycling Velodrome Quaid e Azam International Cycling Velodrome The Quaid e Azam International Cycling Velodrome is a velodrome in Lahore, Pakistan; it is the only velodrome in Pakistan and was constructed in 1954, though plans exist to build a velodrome in Peshawar. However, its condition had deteriorated to the point that by 2011, Pakistan's Senate Standing Committee on Sports had became concerned about its continuing suitability. The Quaid e Azam International Cycling Velodrome is a 333.33 meter long concrete surface velodrome, which has attracted criticism, as present international standards require a 250m or 500m long wooden surface. The velodrome is of an
Washington's Birthday Celebration Washington's Birthday Celebration The Washington's Birthday Celebration (WBCA) is an almost month-long event held each February in Laredo, the seat of Webb County in south Texas, that celebrates the birthday of George Washington. It is the largest celebration of its kind in the United States with approximately 400,000 attendees annually. The celebration consists of various festivals; a Society of Martha Washington Colonial Pageant and Ball, Princess Pocahontas Pageant and Ball, two parades, a carnival, an air show, fireworks, live concerts, "Fun-Fest" at Laredo Community College, and a citywide prom during which many of the Laredo elite dress in Colonial attire.