Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico, but it is also widely celebrated by Mexican-Americans in the United States. The holiday, which in Spanish means the “Fifth of May,” commemorates the Battle of Puebla, when Mexican patriots stopped a French invasion. It often is confused with Mexico’s Independence Day, which is Sept. 16. The Battle of Puebla victory was significant in that the smaller, less well-equipped army toppled the bigger, stronger one.
Houston's East End will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with its first East End Street Fest. The festival features live music, dancing, a petting zoo and an art car display. More than 50 vendors will provide food and drinks, while local taco trucks will be competing for the title of Houston's Best Taco. The festival runs today from noon until 8pm along Harrisburg Blvd near Lockwood on the property behind the CVS.
For more info click the links below.
Festival Site Map
Festival Flyer – English or Spanish
Oh yeah, did I mention the price? FABulously Free!!! Now go out there and have some fun!
