Mix may 2015 MARKETPLACEcontrac osta .com 55 populations, there are parades, dancing and festivals. Traditional Mexican food is often served or sold. Mariachi bands fill town squares, and a lot of Dos Equis and Corona beers are served. It’s a fun holiday, really more about celebrating the Mexican way of life than about remembering a battle which happened 150 years ago. It is sometimes referred to as a “Mexican St. Patrick’s Day.” In the USA, schoolchildren do units on the holiday, decorate their classrooms and try their hand at cooking some basic Mexican foods. All over the world, Mexican restaurants bring in Mariachi bands and offer specials for what’s almost certain to be a packed house. Source: about.com/education Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in West County 10th Annual Cinco de Mayo Peace & Unity Parade and Festival When: Saturday, May 2, 10:00am - 5:00pm Where: Parade starts at Barrett Ave. & 24th St. in Richmond, travels north up 23rd, turning right onto Market Ave. in San Pablo, ending at St. Paul’s Church for the Festival afterwards. More information at: cincodemayoparade.com. Price: Free 9th Annual Richmond Cinco de Mayo Festival When: Sunday, May 3, 10:00am - 5:00pm Where: 23rd Street in Richmond Celebrate Mexican Culture and enjoy three music stages, dancing horses, jumpers, giveaways, food, exhibits, and much more. For more information, call (510) 221-9006. Price: Free Fajita Aguachile Campechano Camarones ala Diabla Tacos Culichis Chile Relleno Camaron Fajita Mix Aguachile Campechano Camarones ala Diabla Tacos Culichis Chile Relleno Camaron Fajita Mix Aguachile Campechano Camarones ala Diabla Tacos Culichis Chile Relleno Camaron Viva Cinco de Mayo! Pozole Flan Shrimp Burrito Nachos Let us cater your next special event!
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