Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a day which commemorates a historical Mexican victory, with live performances!

Event Date
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Event Date
Sat
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May
6
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May
6
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Event Time
10:00 am
3:15 pm
10:00 am
3:15 pm
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location

First Floor

Accessibility
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About the Event

Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Cinco de Mayo in Mexico, Spanish for "Fifth of May", is a yearly celebration held on May 5, which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It has become a day synonymous with celebrating Mexican culture. Join us as we celebrate our neighbors to the south on this special day.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Mariachi Jarabe Tapatio

Location: Front of Museum/Alcove

10am-2pm

Las Americas Ballet Folklorico

Location: Brown Auditorium

1pm & 3pm

Lemonade Day Houston “Sweet Spot”

This year we are a Sweet Spot host for Lemonade Day Houston. A youth entrepreneur will set up their lemonade stand to sell to visitors/passers-by.

Location: Outside front of Museum

11am-2pm or until supplies last

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Event Date
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Event Date
Sat
May
6
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Sat
May
6
2023
Event Time
10:00 am
-
3:15 pm
10:00 am
3:15 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location

First Floor

Disability Accessibility
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Thank You to Our Event SPONSORs
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