Celebrate Mexican Culture Tonight in San Leandro

The City of San Leandro will host its 16th annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration tonight starting at 6 p.m. on the Civic Center Plaza, located at 835 East 14th Street, just north of Downtown San Leandro. 

The fiesta celebrates Mexico's culture and traditions.  

The event will feature regional Mexican dances performed by the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno, and the music of Mariachi Juvenil de Hayward and Mariachi Mexicanisimo de Raymundo Coronado.

Children will have a chance to make traditional Mexican arts and crafts, and light refreshments will be served.

San Leandro Vice-Mayor Gregory 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 is an ASL Sign Language 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,
• Mariachi Juvenil de Hayward,
• Raymundo Coronado,
• Optimist Club of San Leandro,
• FH Dailey Chevrolet,
• Guadalajara, Los Pericos, Roccab's Café and Deli,
• Flores Optometry,
• Tony Guzman,
• San Leandro Ford Store.

For more information, call Lydia Rodriguez at (510) 577-3477.