After a struggle to recognize the work and importance of the Latino community, especially the Mexican community that lives and/or works in East Palo Alto, its mayor, Rub Abrica, recalled that the city of East Palo Alto celebrates Mexican identity by celebrating for the 37th consecutive occasion the commemoration of the Battle of Puebla, which is remembered every May 5.
Abrica, who is of Mexican nationality and managed to become mayor of East Palo Alto, recalled that May 5 has become a community holiday in the area.