Thanks to the generous donation of several local businesses and individuals, the Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the Civic Center Plaza in front of the Police Department. The fiesta promises to be a fun celebration of Mexico’s culture and traditions. The highly popular event will feature regional Mexican dances performed by the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno. Children will have the chance to make traditional Mexican arts and crafts, and light refreshments will be served. Mayor Cassidy will offer opening remarks and Human Services Commissioner Amada Robles will provide Spanish translation. This is also an ASL Sign Language interpreted event. Admission is free. (Donations for this event were provided by: Recreation and Parks Commissioner Juan Martinez, Carlos Moreno, Rental Housing Owners Association, East Bay Flowers, Jessie’s Salon, D’Gonzalez Carniceria, La Guadalajara, Los Pericos and La Pinata Restaurants.)
