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Corpus Christi, Texas: Statue of Selena

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Address:
270 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX
Directions:
Along the downtown bayfront. On the southeast corner of Ocean Drive/N. Shoreline Blvd and Peoples St./Antelope St. Just down the street from Landry's restaurant.
Hours:
Lit by color-shifting LEDs at night. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Admission:
Free
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Statue of Selena

A bronze statue of music star Selena, who was murdered in 1995 at age 23 by the ex-president of her fan club. Motion sensors were added in 2015 to trigger her music and a narrated biography, and color-shifting LEDs were added in 2024.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [08/04/2011]

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Selena statue.

Statue of Selena

There is a statue of Selena on the waterfront of Corpus Christi (her hometown). People still leave flowers to honor her greatness.

[Irwin & Victorina, 03/31/2013]

Selena Quintanilla was only 23 when she was shot dead in 1995 by the president of her fan club.

Big flower on the sculpture.

Selena Statue

Selena statue on the Corpus Christi bay front - a tribute to the slain singer.

[Robin Cohea, 09/02/2012]
Rub Selena's Butt For Luck

The barrier isn't very hard to climb over, if you want to get some good luck. Fans sign the bricks around the memorial.

[Chessie Monks, 08/06/2012]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Texas Surf MuseumTexas Surf Museum, Corpus Christi, TX - < 1 mi.
South Texas Walk of Music FameSouth Texas Walk of Music Fame, Corpus Christi, TX - < 1 mi.
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In the region:
Car Examining Sculpture, Corpus Christi, TX - 4 mi.

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