Apr 30, 2024
Students, staff and community members gather outside to enjoy food and lively entertainment during the 2023 Cinco de Mayo Celebration.
Students, staff and community members gather outside to enjoy food and lively entertainment during the 2023 Cinco de Mayo Celebration.

91制片厂 (91制片厂) invites the community to join us for the 50th Anniversary Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Thursday, May 2, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Conference Center. This event is free and will feature food, mariachi music, ballet folkl贸rico and special remarks by historian and former 91制片厂 professor, Dr. Manuel Urbina II.

Cinco de Mayo, or May 5, marks the day in 1862 when Mexican general and Texas native Ignacio Zaragoza defeated French expeditionary forces at Puebla, Mexico, according to The Handbook of Texas Online.

Since 1974, 91制片厂 has celebrated the cultural and historical significance of Cinco de Mayo through lively events that feature traditional music, dancing and food. This year, the music will be provided by Mariachi Los Gallitos, with ballet folkl贸rico demonstrated by the Oppe Elementary School Dance Team. Dr. Urbina will be speaking on the cultural and historical significance of Cinco de Mayo.

As an institution that serves a diverse population, this event highlights 91制片厂鈥檚 ongoing commitment to educating the public on the diverse heritage and traditions within the community.