This Friday, May 4th, from 5 to 10 p.m. in the streets of Historic Downtown Brownwood the Arts Council of Brownwood will host their third annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. Live music, fresh food, dances and other performances will mark the occasion.
This is the third year in a row for the local celebration, which originally commemorated the Mexican Army’s defeat of the French in 1862 at the battle of Puebla. Today, the celebration focuses on Mexican heritage and culture. The holiday started in California in the late 1800’s, and while it gained some popularity across the country in the 1960’s, the celebration didn’t grow into the festival we know today until the 1980’s.
Back for their 3rd year at Cinco de Mayo is Mariachi Los Toros for 2 performances in the Lyric Theatre at 6:30 & 8:30 as well as street performances during the celebration.
Mariachi’s, dancers, and other performers will be seen on the streets of downtown, as well as on stage at the Brownwood Lyric theatre. Over 5,000 guests are expected to partake in the festivities this year. A salsa making contest, and a window decorating contest will be judged during the event.
Games, pinatas, children’s activities and more will be available to event goers, as well as an area for dancing to the live music and places to sit and eat the delicious foods that will be served. This year, there will also be an art exhibit at The Vault on Baker St.
A professional and amateur salsa contest will be judged during the event
