Its a religious celebration Like many festivals in Spain, the origins of Corpus Christi are religious. It is celebrated by the Roman Catholics, the Church of England and some other Anglican churches. Essentially it celebrates the Eucharist and the presence of the body of Christ in holy water.

Why is Corpus Christi famous?

Due to high windspeeds, Corpus Christi is one of the best cities in North America for kiteboarding, wind surfing, kite flying and sailing. The city has even hosted the Windsurfing World Championships. It has also drawn the interest of the wind energy industry, which is proving to be somewhat controversial.

What is special about Corpus Christi Texas?

Corpus Christi is the 8th largest city in Texas with an estimated population of 316,381. Corpus Christi covers 452.2 square miles, of which 124.3 are land and 327.9 are water. The average high temperature in July and August is 93 degrees. The average high temperature in January is 65 degrees.

Who is the most famous person from Corpus Christi Texas?

16 Celebrities Born in Corpus Christi, TexasEva Longoria. Victoria Moroles. Larry Norman. William Norris Billy Powell. Jessie Pavelka. Selena Quintanilla. ​ Pepe Serna. ​ Lori Singer. Actress Lori Singer is best known as the female lead and Kevin Bacons co-star, Ariel Moore in Footloose and in the television hit show Fame.More items

What celebrities are from Corpus Christi?

16 Celebrities Born in Corpus Christi, TexasKevin Abstract. Instagram. Roger Creager. Farrah Fawcett. Ernestine Jackson. Jeremy Jordan. Ashley Kidd. Bobby and Terry Labonte. Chris Whipper Layton.More items