METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — Monday is Cinco De Mayo, which marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over French forces within the Battle of Puebla.
In the US, Cinco De Mayo is a giant get together to have fun Mexican-American tradition.
WGNO’s Kenny Lopez acquired a preview of Cinco De Mayo Fest in Lafreniere Park Monday evening.
“It’s a celebration of the Mexican vacation. We have grown it into this enormous pageant. One of many greatest within the South, the place we have fun Mexican delicacies, margaritas, tequila and cocktails, and get together with some nice music,” Shane Finkelstein, the founding father of Cinco De Mayo Fest, stated.
Along with tacos, enchiladas, tamales, tequila and beer, the fest options nice dwell music.
“Our headliner is DJ Mannie Contemporary,” he stated.
Cash raised from Cinco De Mayo Fest helps The Aligned Basis, which helps native youngsters with melancholy and nervousness.
“Giving youngsters lessons on mindfulness,” Finkelstein stated.
“We’re exhibiting how we do festivals. Individuals are simply going to have a lot enjoyable tonight. Folks adore it. Nice celebration, you are going to must take off work tomorrow, as a result of it’s a Monday, however that is okay,” he jokingly stated.
Cinco De Mayo Fest goes till 10 p.m. Monday. Tickets are nonetheless obtainable on-line and will likely be obtainable on the gate.
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