Communities across Colorado are preparing for Cinco de Mayo celebrations this weekend.
The Fifth of May, or Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French in 1862. In the United States, it’s become the ultimate celebration of Mexican culture, surpassing Mexican Independence Day on September 16.
The region’s largest festival, considered one of the most celebrated in the country, is being held Saturday-Sunday, May 2-3, at Civic Center Park from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is held by NEWSED Community Development Corporation and is in its 37th year. Denver’s Cinco draws hundreds of thousands of attendees. The family festival features three stages of free entertainment, dance groups and local bands, a parade, Chihuahua races, a taco eating contest and a lowrider show. And food and art vendors…