San Antonio Guide for Cinco de Mayo
May 5th, or Cinco de Mayo as it's called in Spanish, is the day that Mexico gained its independence. While the events and celebrations are large in Mexico, because of the cultural variety and intermingling, they are also huge all over Texas. San Antonio is one city where the number and assortment of festivities is huge.
Downtown's Market Square is the key party area for Cinco de Mayo. Given that this square is primarily a Mexican marketplace year-round, it tends to make sense that it is also the cultural center. The festival consists of music, food, and entertainment, and offers plenty of shops to get a souvenir of the event or the city.
Another fantastic celebration spot is Plaza Guadalupe. Music plays from morning through night in this square, and the entertainment is family-centered. The bright colors, sounds, and cheers will make you want to join the party as well. The festival is free of charge, and is an extremely well-known destination on Cinco de Mayo.
Memorial Library houses a Latino organization of folk dance, and on Cinco de Mayo, this spot will come to life. Situated on the campus of St. Mary's University, this center offers traditional folk dancing all year, but on Cinco de Mayo, the dancing explodes as dancers from all over Texas appear here to celebrate. If you like to watch or even take part in dancing, make sure you come here on this festive day.
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