'Cinco de Miler 5-Mile Run' returns to Chicago's North Side this weekend

'Cinco de Miler 5-Mile Run' returns to Chicago's North Side this weekend

CHICAGO — Chicagoland is gearing up for Cinco de Mayo and one event taking place this weekend is sure to get hearts racing. The Cinco de Miler 5-Mile Run returns on Saturday for the 15th year and it is taking runners on a lakeside journey on Chicago's North Side. The race kicks off at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and participants will get exclusive swag and bottle opener finisher’s medal. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines The route for…

Cinco de Mayo celebrations to be held in San Jose amid deportation concerns

Cinco De Mayo celebrations will be held in the city of San Jose this weekend. It comes as some cities across the country are cancelling their Cinco De Mayo celebrations amid the immigration policies being put forth by the Trump administration. Two Cinco de Mayo celebrations will take over the streets of San Jose this Sunday with close to 20,000 people expected to attend both events. “It’s going to be having music, a parade, low rider cars. We ar…

It’s going to be a festive Cinco de Mayo weekend in San Jose

Cinco de Mayo shouldn’t be one of those holidays that can sneak up on you. Much like the Fourth of July, the date is actually in the name of the holiday. But this is one of those years where it just might because May 5 falls on Monday. That means nearly all the hoopla in San Jose will take place the weekend before, May 3 and 4, with some folks no doubt turning it into a three-day celebration. Maybe we can consider them Cinco de Mayo observado an…

Cinco de Mayo in Downtown San Jose

Where better to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than Plaza de Cesar Chavez? Not only is the plaza home to many of San Jose’s largest cultural celebrations, it’s also a monument to a great Latin American leader—an appropriate setting for an event dedicated to Mexican history and culture. The second annual San José Cinco de Mayo Festival takes place 11am–9pm on May 4. An all-day celebration of culture, community and heritage right in the heart of downtown…

"Mission Food Hub" 5th Anniversary: Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Event (2025)

The Cinco De Mayo San Francisco Lowrider Council Car Show will take place on Saturday May 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at John O’Connell High School located on 20th & Harrison Street in the Mission District. The event will benefit programs suffering from drastic funding cuts at the school. La Bendicion: At 12 noon the Aztec Dancer in colorful, feather, regalia will perform a ceremonia danza. A $20 admission fee will be charged to show-cars, bu…

Shafter's Cinco de Mayo tradition returns

The Shafter Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture's Cinco de Mayo Committee is inviting the community to honor Mexican heritage and culture at the 2025 Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Saturday, May 3. The festivities kick off at 10 a.m. with a downtown parade filled with color, music and tradition. Then, head to Mannel Park for an day of food, entertainment, family-friendly games, and unique...