Santa Rita Park came alive with the colorful sights and sounds of
Latino culture for Durango's annual Cinco de Mayo celebration.
In recognition of the Mexican troops’ victory over French troops
at the Battle of Puebla, Cinco de Mayo has become a celebration
of Latino pride and culture and a Durango tradition for 11 years.
The day's festivities, which included dances by Ballet Folklorico,
of Durango, and music by Ernestine Romero, “La Jovencita,”
could not be subdued by the overcast skies and occasional rain
drop. With plenty of authentic cuisine, traditional arts and
crafts, and entertainment, Saturday's celebrations had something
for everyone.
Despite the threatening skies, Santa Rita Park was packed with festival goers eager to partake in the Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Ernestine Romero, “La
Jovencita” works the microphone
during her first act
Saturday.
Jennifer Cossey performs to
the delight of the Saturday
afternoon audience.
A member of
Mariachi de Durango
packs up his guitar
after the bands first
set Saturday.
Yuntle Delgado, of Ballet Folklorico, performs for the Santa Rita
crowd.
A Cinco de Mayo attendee records the dances of Ballet Folklorico on
Saturday afteroon.
