Brownwood News – The Arts Council of Brownwood will host the 2019 Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Friday, May 3rd from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. in the streets of downtown Brownwood. The outdoor fiesta will include food and craft vendors, an area for dancing, free games, piñatas, activities for children, and several contests for adults. The Brownwood Art Association Spring Show at Cinco will be in The Vault and the Passion for Trucks Show will be in parking lot across from Tr3s Leches.
The Homemade Salsa Contest is sponsored by Tr3s Leches Bakery. In the Professional Salsa Contest, the public will vote for their favorite salsa, provided by several local restaurants. Entries for the Amateur Salsa Contest must be delivered to Tre3s Leches by 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd. Several downtown businesses will be competing in the Window Decorating Contest sponsored by Spa de la Terre, and there will be a Jalapeño Eating Contest and a Grito Contest at the end of the evening.
Free performances in the Lyric Theatre will feature Mariachi El Romance and México 2000 Ballet Folklórico, presented by the Law Office of Natalia Lopez and Constancio Welding. There will also be live performances by A.M.P (art.music.people) in Pat Coursey Park and demonstrations in the streets by the Early Belles, Matachines de Sta. Maria Reina de la Paz, MX Matrix Cheer and Dance, and Solo Fitness Zumba.
For more information, visit: www.brownwoodartscouncil.org/cinco-de-mayo.
