Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for “the fifth of May,” celebrates the defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla, which took place May 5, 1862. Celebrating Cinco de Mayo has become increasingly popular in the Dallas – Fort Worth, Texas area and across the country. Many people celebrate the day with dancing, music, food and beverages and restaurants and bars offer specials and live music. Here are a few listings of the happenings in Dallas this week.
The 24th Annual Cinco de Mayo Big Parade and Festival
The Big Parade is the largest Cinco de Mayo parade in North Texas with over 20,000 in attendance. This colorful event includes marching bands, folkloric dance groups, school groups and much more. It takes place on the first Saturday each May in Oak Cliff, Texas. The event starts at 10 a.m. and the Big Parade starts at 11 a.m. The Festival at Casa Guanjuato runs from noon to 8 p.m., 1002 W. Brooklyn Ave.
Parade Route: The parade starts at 11:00 a.m. at 200 E. Jefferson Blvd., heading west to 1000 W. Jefferson Blvd. and ending at 600 S. Polk St.
For more info, contact Sylvana Avila Alonzo at 214-650-8381.
The Festival: The Festival will be held on four blocks on Jefferson from the 400 W. to 700 W. Jefferson with the Main Stage on 600 W. Jefferson with the emcee, parade judges, deejay music, ballet folklorico dancers, live Tejano bands and many vendors.
