The Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metropolitan Detroit will host the Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade.
The 2.2-mile parade route will start from Springwells Street and will travel east along W. Vernor ending at W. Grand Boulevard.
The parade will begin at 12noon.
A cultural and musical fiesta is also planned from noon-7pm on Saturday, May 04, 2024 behind Plaza Del Sol (3041 Vernor Hwy, Detroit).
Each year, this parade celebrates the Battle of Puebla (Batalla de Puebla) that took place on the 5th of May 1862, near Puebla City, Mexico. The battle ended in a victory over the French Army which galvanized Mexican resistance and led to France retreating completely 6 years later.
The parade also celebrates Detroit’s Latino culture, and the businesses of Southwest Detroit.
What: Cinco De Mayo Parade
When: Sunday, May 05, 2024
Where: Vernor Highway, Southwest Detroit (from Springwells Street to West Grand Blvd)
Time: Noon – 7:00 p.m.
Contact: [email protected]
Homepage
https://www.facebook.com/mexicanpatrioticcommitteeofdetroit/
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