Day Trips
Coming up this weekend...
By Gerald E. McLeod, Fri., May 5, 1995
Cinco de Mayo Fiestas on both sides of the border honor the Mexican heroes of the 1862 Battle of Puebla, where a greatly outnumbered Mexican army led by Gen. Ignacio Zaragosa (a native of Goliad, Texas) defeated an invading French force. In Texas, the holiday will be celebrated in Alpine, May 6&7, 915/837-2326; Del Rio, May 4&5, 210/775-3551; Goliad, May 5&6, 512/645-3563; San Antonio, May 5&7, 210/732-2156; and Houston, May 5, 713/520-3290.
Blanco State Park celebrates its 61st birthday with an ice cream social, music, arts & crafts, and a photographic display documenting the park's history. 210/833-4333.
Mayfair has moved from downtown Georgetown to San Gabriel Park. It will be the same fun with music, games, and food. Buses will run between Market Day at the courthouse, the Airshow at Georgetown Municipal Airport, and the park on the north side of downtown, May 6&7. 512/930-3535.
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