Photos by Gerardo Herrera. P360P
Girls, boys, women and men of all ages gathered this Sunday, May 7, in an atmosphere of joy at the Cinco de Mayo Latino Festival, organized by the Latino Committee of East Palo Alto, which allowed us to celebrate and commemorate an emblematic date for the Mexican people, the Battle of Puebla.
Wearing folk costumes, masks, flags, and big smiles, dance and art groups paraded from the elementary school located 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 live for a while to the rhythm of music, mariachis, history, art and culture.
US and Mexican anthems kicked off the celebration. The band La Exclusiva from San José opened the track, followed by mariachi Coalcoman, and the groups Hermanos de Oro, Rebelión Musical, Austeros Musical, Musical Fuerza Alterna, Las Copas del Sabor, and Insignia.
The snacks were not lacking. Attendees were able to enjoy delicious food, as well as be able to purchase handicrafts and other items made by residents.
Non-profit organizations also joined the Latino celebration in which there were also 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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