A two-part event at John Paul Academy HS, different teams compete in flag football for a championship, followed by a delicious menudo cook-off.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Annual Menudo Bowl charity football game is back, raising funds both on and off the field through great taste Saturday, Nov. 22. 

Lulac Council No. 1 is sponsoring the Annual Menudo Bowl, which is better than ever this year, as several teams will compete in flag football, followed by a cook-off to determine who makes the best menudo! 

A cultural event that began in 1975 between the Lulac Broncos and the Army Depot Cobras, which was initially a full-contact sport, has been revived with some modifications. 

Gates for the game open at 10 a.m. at John Paul II Academy, Bishop Carmody Field, located at 3036 Saratoga Blvd.

Doors for the Menudo cook-off open at 7:00 a.m., and judging begins at 1:00 p.m. 

The entrance fee for the menudo tasting is $50. 

LULAC Council One Chair Michael San Miguel said that those interested in attending the game are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for the holidays or make a small donation to enter the event.

“Now we’re gonna have several teams vying for the bragging rights for the Menudo Bowl champions. And along with that, we’re gonna have a Menudo cookoff,” said San Miguel. 

All proceeds will be donated to several local nonprofits in the community, including The Purple Door and The Ark, among other organizations, to support the holidays. 

Dr. Nick Adami said that with the holidays around the corner, it’s essential for them to ensure families have food on the table.

“The unwrapped toys are very important, and we also have a program where we help as much as we can as an organization. So the holidays are important. We want it to be memorable for the family. So we do what we can.”

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