Mexican culture and heritage took center stage Saturday across Galveston County as communities gathered for vibrant Cinco de Mayo celebrations, featuring music, food, and festivities supporting local education initiatives.
On Saturday, people all over Galveston County celebrated Cinco de Mayo by experiencing the sights, sounds, and tastes of Mexican and Mexican-American culture.
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council #151 puts on the Galveston Island Cinco de Mayo Fiesta every year. Live music, folkloric dancers, traditional food, and art sellers make the event free for everyone to enjoy. The money from the vendors' sales goes to LULAC's scholarship fund, which helps local kids pay for college.
A person from LULAC said, "This celebration is about pride, culture, and giving back to the community." "It's always fun to see everyone on the island work together to treasure our history."
On the mainland, Texas City held its yearly Cinco de Mayo Parade and Celebration to keep the party going. A parade with colorful floats, mariachi bands, community groups, and performers filled the city streets with people eager to enjoy and learn about the area's culture.
It is celebrated all over the U.S. on May 5, which is the anniversary of Mexico's win over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. This holiday is significant in areas with a lot of Mexican-American history. Today isn't Mexico's Independence Day, but it has become a holiday that brings all generations together to show national pride.
