DENVER — The 2024 Denver Cinco de Mayo Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday in downtown Denver.
The festival, which began as a small celebration, has grown into the largest cultural event in Colorado and one of the largest Cinco de Mayo events in the world.
This weekend's festival will have three stages of musical and dance performances, chihuahua races, a taco-eating contest, lowrider car show, parade, food and drink, kids’ activities, artisans and crafters.
The festival is at Civic Center Park from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Cinco de Mayo Community Parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at Denver's City and County Building.
A celebration of freedom and culture, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of an outnumbered Mexican army over France on May 5, 1862, in the Battle of Puebla.
The Denver Cinco de Mayo Festival is produced by the nonprofit NEWSED Community Development Corporation.
"The event is all about bringing people together and highlighting the beauty and tradition of the Latino culture," NEWSED President and CEO Andrea Barela said. "Denver has such a rich Latino culture that is underrepresented in the event world. We are so proud to bring that to the heart of Denver, and highlight all the incredible Latino artists, musicians, performers, and businesses."
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