Celebrating 105 years, Cinco De Mayo Omaha features music, food, a parade, and culture

Celebrating 105 years, Cinco De Mayo Omaha features music, food, a parade, and culture

The 105th anniversary of Cinco De Mayo Omaha will kick off Friday at 5 p.m., featuring a variety of food, music, and dance. Casa de La Cultura President Marco Mora emphasized the festival's rich cultural history and the expanded offerings this year, including three music stages. To manage parking congestion, shuttle services from Metro Community College's south campus will be available for attendees.Just because Cinco de Mayo has passed doesnt m…

South Omaha’s Cinco de Mayo festival celebrates 105 years with one of its biggest fiestas yet - The Reader

South Omaha’s Cinco de Mayo festival is celebrating its 105th year this weekend. The more than a century-old celebration brings in visitors from all over the state and beyond. The celebration, marketed as Omaha’s “largest and most diverse parade” dates back to the 1920s and has grown immensely since then. Organizers said this year’s event will be one of the biggest yet with weekend-long concerts and more food options. Marcos Mora, the CEO of the…