Photos by Gerardo Herrera. P360P
Girls, boys, women and men of all ages gathered this Sunday, May 7, in a joyful environment at the Cinco de Mayo Latin Festival, organized by the Latin Committee of East Palo Alto, which allowed us to celebrate and commemorate an emblematic date for the Mexican people, the Battle of Puebla.
Wearing folkloric costumes, masks, flags and big smiles, dance and art groups marched from the elementary school at the intersection of Clarke and Donohoe streets to Bell Street Park, located at the corner of Bell Street and University Ave. in East Palo Alto.
Residents and neighbors joined this parade, some on foot, others on bicycles, in strollers, but all wanting to celebrate.
The park was filled with people of all ages who were able to spend some time together to the rhythm of music, mariachis, history, art and culture.
The national anthems of the United States and Mexico kicked off the celebration. The band La Exclusiva from San José opened the dance floor, followed by the mariachi Coalcoman, and the groups Hermanos de Oro, Rebelión Musical, Austeros Musical, Musical Fuerza Alterna, Las Copas del Sabor, and Insignia.
There was no shortage of snacks. Attendees were able to enjoy delicious food, as well as buy crafts and other items made by residents.
Non-profit organizations also participated in the Latin celebration, which also included raffles, cultural presentations, history and general information about the city.
Now we will have to wait another year to be able to enjoy the festivities that fill the city of East Palo Alto with identity and flavor.
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