Cinco de Mayo

Our neighbors to the south were victorious over the French in the 1862 Battle of Puebla, and we’ve been celebrating it in the U.S. since the following year. Celebrations really took off starting around the Forties with the Chicano Movement, and nowadays we honor Mexican American culture annually at a fest presented by Fiesta Austin. Enjoy food, fun, and games for all ages, plus music from Jaime DeAnda, Conjunto Cats, Nikki Rey y Quemazón, Mariachi Las Valquirias, and DJ X-Ray, emceed by Chris “Tejano Man” Tristan. Kids get in free all day (1-10pm). – Kat McNevins