City of San Leandro Hosts Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

Mayor Stephen Cassidy and the San Leandro City Council announced that the City's 16th annual Cinco de Mayo Celebrations will take place on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, located at 835 East 14th Street, just north of Downtown San Leandro.  This exciting fiesta promises to be a fun celebration of Mexico's culture and traditions. 
 
"San Leandro is one of the most diverse cities in California, and this diversity is a major asset for our community," stated Mayor Cassidy.  "I encourage San Leandrans to celebrate with their friends and neighbors, the rich cultural heritage of our residents of Mexican descent by attending the City's annual Cinco de Mayo program."

This highly popular event will feature regional Mexican dances performed by the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno, and the music of Mariachi Mexicanisimo de Raymundo Coronado. Children will have a chance to make traditional Mexican arts and crafts, and light refreshments will be served.

Mayor Cassidy also will offer opening remarks and City Councilmembers will be on hand to welcome participants and attendees.  Human Services Commissioner Amada Robles will provide Spanish translation, and this also will be an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted event. Admission is free.

This event was made possible by the City of San Leandro and donations from several local businesses and individuals, including: Juan Martinez, Human Services Commissioner Amada Robles, Carlos Moreno, Raymundo Coronado, Optimist Club of San Leandro, FH Dailey Chevrolet, Guadalajara, Los Pericos, Roccab's Café and Deli, Tony Guzman and the San Leandro Ford Store.

For more information, please contact Lydia Rodriguez at (510) 577-3477 or lrodriguez@sanleandro.org. 

—Information submitted by City of San Leandro