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Saturday, November 14, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Reflections on Detroit's Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
The Detroit celebration of Cinco de Mayo
has become much more
than a comemoration of The Battle of Puebla.
It has become a celebration of Ethnic heritage.
It saddens me that Detroit newspapers
aren’t covering the event
As extensively as they could,
detailing some of many marvelous things
that go on during festival weekend.
That, my friends,
is one of the original reasons
I created this blog over a year ago.
Our youth are very much involved in this event.
Raices Mexicanas and Así Es Mi Tierra
are Ballet Folkoricos
comprised of Detroit area youth.
They are as dedicated to the art of dancing
as many suburban youth are to football,
and perhaps even more so.
The Cinco de Mayo event
also featured dancers from Compás.
Parents and grandparents
are heavily involved with these young dance artists.
Some of these parents and grandparents
stitch, sew and create the dance costumes themselves,
demonstrating a love for their child
and a love for the art of Mexican Ballet Folklorico.
And yet,
I received comments on our Cinco de Mayo website
from those afraid of gang violence.
Personally,
I am more afraid
of not giving our precious youth
a venue and an event
to showcase their talent
and their ethnic pride.
Personally,
I have a greater fear
of not giving our youth
an opportunity to give something back
to the community that created them.
And let’s not forget
Ronald McDonald
who entertained the children on the lawn.
Clark Park:
A place for children to playfully enjoy
the antics of The Clown Dressed in Yellow.
The Cinco de Mayo event
also featured El Mariachi Nuevo Zapopan.
These professional musicians,
also dedicated to their art,
have been gracing the Detroit area
with their talent for many years.
The trumpet starts “El Son de la Negra”
and one can’t help but to be moved to a certain joy
and a certain pride.
I, for one,
appreciate that these talented musicians
carry on this artistic tradition of Mariachi.
And I am proud
that this group hails from Detroit.
Crafters filled the park
with their handiwork. . .
. . . local people
displaying
local arts and crafts. . .
What better way
to celebrate the great creativity
that is so often hidden from public view???
And for those whose entertainment preferences
are more on the classical side,
There was
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra Youth Ensemble.
Again,
young people
sharing their gifts and talents
with the people of the community.
Classical, professional and extremely talented:
That’s the only way I can describe
these wonderful young musicians.
Thank You, DSO Youth,
for gracing Clark Park
during the annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta.
And the parade. . .
. . children from area schools,
marching bands, Charros on horseback,
The Lowriders,
Community leaders, . . .
. . Flags, Fun and Fiesta
all rolled into one. . .
that describes our parade.
And let’s not forget the Fun Run.
Yes,
Detroit’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
even had something for runners
end walkers,
a way for the athletic to get involved.
And Revolucha de Mayo. .
. . this was their second year with us. . .
entertaining fiesta attendees
with their unique form
of professional wrestling.
I read a few comments on other blogs
stating that this event should have been canceled
due to the fear swine flu.
However, what these fail to realize
is that several nurses where, in fact,
In the park taking blood pressure,
checking blood sugar,
and passing out
much needed
important information
to the community.
These nurses made themselves available.
Kudos to these dedicated health care professionals.
Education conquers fear
each and every time.
The Mexican Patriotic Committee of Detroit
has done a great job
in helping to instill
a certain ethnic pride,
not only to those of Mexican background,
but to Latinos in general.
Clark Park abounded with flags.
I saw more than just the Mexican flag
grace the park.
I saw flags from
Puerto Rico, El Salvador,
Columbia, Venezuela, Guatemala,
Nicaragua, Ecuador, . . .
. . .and of course, Old Glory Herself.
This only goes to show
that the MPC of Detroit
is doing the job her members committed to,
and so much more.
There will always be the “nay sayers” among us,
those who fear the swine flu,
those who fear gang violence.
And, I suppose,
there will always be news folk
who prefer to cover the dismal
as opposed to the marvelous.
And so,
with this blog
I state
that fear will not win.
With this blog
I will write about
Detroit’s Cinco de Mayo Event
even if
(and perhaps, because)
local news people don’t.
Thank you to Festival Sponsors.
Thank you to Fiesta Attendees.
And Thank You
to The Mexican Patriotic Committee of Detroit.
God Bless Detroit.
And Diosito,
Please remember Clark Park
and the Southwest Side
In a very special way!
Que Así Sea.
has become much more
than a comemoration of The Battle of Puebla.
It has become a celebration of Ethnic heritage.
It saddens me that Detroit newspapers
aren’t covering the event
As extensively as they could,
detailing some of many marvelous things
that go on during festival weekend.
That, my friends,
is one of the original reasons
I created this blog over a year ago.
Our youth are very much involved in this event.
Raices Mexicanas and Así Es Mi Tierra
are Ballet Folkoricos
comprised of Detroit area youth.
They are as dedicated to the art of dancing
as many suburban youth are to football,
and perhaps even more so.
The Cinco de Mayo event
also featured dancers from Compás.
Parents and grandparents
are heavily involved with these young dance artists.
Some of these parents and grandparents
stitch, sew and create the dance costumes themselves,
demonstrating a love for their child
and a love for the art of Mexican Ballet Folklorico.
And yet,
I received comments on our Cinco de Mayo website
from those afraid of gang violence.
Personally,
I am more afraid
of not giving our precious youth
a venue and an event
to showcase their talent
and their ethnic pride.
Personally,
I have a greater fear
of not giving our youth
an opportunity to give something back
to the community that created them.
And let’s not forget
Ronald McDonald
who entertained the children on the lawn.
Clark Park:
A place for children to playfully enjoy
the antics of The Clown Dressed in Yellow.
The Cinco de Mayo event
also featured El Mariachi Nuevo Zapopan.
These professional musicians,
also dedicated to their art,
have been gracing the Detroit area
with their talent for many years.
The trumpet starts “El Son de la Negra”
and one can’t help but to be moved to a certain joy
and a certain pride.
I, for one,
appreciate that these talented musicians
carry on this artistic tradition of Mariachi.
And I am proud
that this group hails from Detroit.
Crafters filled the park
with their handiwork. . .
. . . local people
displaying
local arts and crafts. . .
What better way
to celebrate the great creativity
that is so often hidden from public view???
And for those whose entertainment preferences
are more on the classical side,
There was
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra Youth Ensemble.
Again,
young people
sharing their gifts and talents
with the people of the community.
Classical, professional and extremely talented:
That’s the only way I can describe
these wonderful young musicians.
Thank You, DSO Youth,
for gracing Clark Park
during the annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta.
And the parade. . .
. . children from area schools,
marching bands, Charros on horseback,
The Lowriders,
Community leaders, . . .
. . Flags, Fun and Fiesta
all rolled into one. . .
that describes our parade.
And let’s not forget the Fun Run.
Yes,
Detroit’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
even had something for runners
end walkers,
a way for the athletic to get involved.
And Revolucha de Mayo. .
. . this was their second year with us. . .
entertaining fiesta attendees
with their unique form
of professional wrestling.
I read a few comments on other blogs
stating that this event should have been canceled
due to the fear swine flu.
However, what these fail to realize
is that several nurses where, in fact,
In the park taking blood pressure,
checking blood sugar,
and passing out
much needed
important information
to the community.
These nurses made themselves available.
Kudos to these dedicated health care professionals.
Education conquers fear
each and every time.
The Mexican Patriotic Committee of Detroit
has done a great job
in helping to instill
a certain ethnic pride,
not only to those of Mexican background,
but to Latinos in general.
Clark Park abounded with flags.
I saw more than just the Mexican flag
grace the park.
I saw flags from
Puerto Rico, El Salvador,
Columbia, Venezuela, Guatemala,
Nicaragua, Ecuador, . . .
. . .and of course, Old Glory Herself.
This only goes to show
that the MPC of Detroit
is doing the job her members committed to,
and so much more.
There will always be the “nay sayers” among us,
those who fear the swine flu,
those who fear gang violence.
And, I suppose,
there will always be news folk
who prefer to cover the dismal
as opposed to the marvelous.
And so,
with this blog
I state
that fear will not win.
With this blog
I will write about
Detroit’s Cinco de Mayo Event
even if
(and perhaps, because)
local news people don’t.
Thank you to Festival Sponsors.
Thank you to Fiesta Attendees.
And Thank You
to The Mexican Patriotic Committee of Detroit.
God Bless Detroit.
And Diosito,
Please remember Clark Park
and the Southwest Side
In a very special way!
Que Así Sea.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
A few more pictures of last year's parade!
Just in case you aren't sure
that you want to make it to the parade,
I thought I'd post a few photos
of last year's
Cinco de Mayo Parade.
Surely these will inspire you
to come on down to W. Vernor
and enjoy the event!
that you want to make it to the parade,
I thought I'd post a few photos
of last year's
Cinco de Mayo Parade.
Surely these will inspire you
to come on down to W. Vernor
and enjoy the event!
Asi Es Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico
Mexican Flag and Flowers
El Geek Squad and the Best Buy Hombre.
Chass
Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
A Car in the Parade
Arranda's Tires
Diamond Communication (Festival Sponsor 2008)
Just Driving Down Scotten
Revolucha!
The Revolucha is Today!
The Revolucha starts at 3:00p.m.
But if you miss the Revolucha,
not to worry.
There will be another Revolucha at 6:00p.m.!
That's right.
Show times for Revolucha de Mayo
are today at 3:00p.m. and again at 6:00p.m.
The Revolucha tent
is on the Scotten side of Clark Park
Across the street from the High School.
See at Detroit's 2009 Cinco Mayo Fiesta!
Parade! Parade! Parade!
Detroit's Great
Cinco de Mayo Parade
is set for today!
Parade time: 12:00p.m. (Noon)
Parade Route: Patton Park to Clark Park
(Down W. Vernor)
Horses, Lowriders,
Bands and Banda,
Community Leaders. . .
And so much more!
This great event only happens once a year, folks!
You don't want to miss this!
See you at Detroit's
Cinco de Mayo Parade!
And then. . .
. . .I'll see at the fiesta in Clark Park!
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about the photo:
A Boy with a Mexican Flag
and another person (in background) wearing Boricua Colors.
Taken at parade route finish
(Scotten at Clark),
Detroit Cinco de Mayo Parade 2008.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Festival Preparations
The countdown is on!
In just a few hours,
Clark Park will be The Place to be
to celebrate!
The park was all abuzz yesterday
with some of the vendors setting up
and some of the kitchens
getting their preliminary set-up done.
The Revolucha de Mayo tent
was already set up when I arrived at 4:00p.m.
And it looks like the beer and tequila
are ready, too!
All that's missing is you!
Come join the festivities
as Detroit celebrates
Mexican heritage with all the fixins'!
. . .Mariachi, Ballet Folklorico,
Taquitos, Cascarones,
The Frank Solano Band. . .
Check the Entertainment Schedule
for details.
And we have two stages this year too!
In just a few hours,
Clark Park will be The Place to be
to celebrate!
The park was all abuzz yesterday
with some of the vendors setting up
and some of the kitchens
getting their preliminary set-up done.
The Revolucha de Mayo tent
was already set up when I arrived at 4:00p.m.
And it looks like the beer and tequila
are ready, too!
All that's missing is you!
Come join the festivities
as Detroit celebrates
Mexican heritage with all the fixins'!
. . .Mariachi, Ballet Folklorico,
Taquitos, Cascarones,
The Frank Solano Band. . .
Check the Entertainment Schedule
for details.
And we have two stages this year too!
See you at Clark Park
For Detroit's 2009
Cinco de Mayo
Festival, Parade and Fun Run!
For Detroit's 2009
Cinco de Mayo
Festival, Parade and Fun Run!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Gracias!
The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in Detroit
at the one and only
beautiful Clark Park
is only hours away!
And you know,
an event of this magnitude
would not be possible
if it weren't for our sponsors.
And so,
we thank them from the bottom of our hearts!
¡Gracias Amigos!
¡Estamos muy agradecidos!
See you in Clark Park at
Detroit's 2009 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
at the one and only
beautiful Clark Park
is only hours away!
And you know,
an event of this magnitude
would not be possible
if it weren't for our sponsors.
And so,
we thank them from the bottom of our hearts!
State Farm Insurance
Ambassador Bridge
WSDS La Explosiva 1480AM
Metro PCS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
NuestroDetroit.com
La Jornada Latina
El Central
Tequila Cuatro Cirios
Sam's Club
Ambassador Bridge
WSDS La Explosiva 1480AM
Metro PCS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
NuestroDetroit.com
La Jornada Latina
El Central
Tequila Cuatro Cirios
Sam's Club
¡Gracias Amigos!
¡Estamos muy agradecidos!
See you in Clark Park at
Detroit's 2009 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
Fiesta Time 2009!
Only one day away!
The Cinco de Mayo Event
held in Detroit's Clark Park
proves to be an event the whole family can enjoy
every year!
Everything from Mariachi
to Ballet Folklorico;
Detroit Symphony Youth Ensemble
to Revolucha de Mayo;
Crafters;
Cascarones:
Community Leaders;
Fun Run, Parade,
Good Food,
Good Music. . .
(don't forget to check out
the entertainment schedule!!!)
Who could ask for anything more????
Do join us this weekend,
from 12:00noon until 8:00p.m.
on Saturday and Sunday
At Detroit's Clark Park!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Quick Cinco de Mayo Facts
Here are some facts for you
courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau:
Facts for features
Percentage of householders of Mexican origin who owned the home in which they lived.
courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau:
Facts for features
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the legendary Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, in which a Mexican force of 4,500 men faced 6,000 well-trained French soldiers. The battle lasted four hours and ended in a victory for the Mexican army under Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza. Along with Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16, Cinco de Mayo has become a time to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture.
29.2 million
Number of U.S. residents of Mexican origin in 2007. These residents constituted 10 percent of the nation’s total population and 64 percent of the Hispanic population
18.25 million
Number of people of Mexican origin who lived either in California (10.97 million) or Texas (7.28 million). People of Mexican origin made up more than one-quarter of the residents of these two states.
25.8
Median age of people in the United States of Mexican descent. This compares with 36.7 years for the population as a whole.
609,000
Number of Mexican-Americans who are U.S. military veterans.
1.3 million
Number of people of Mexican descent 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher. This includes about 362,000 who have a graduate degree.
37%
Among households where a householder was of Mexican origin, the percentage of married-couple families with own children younger than 18. For all households, the corresponding percentage was 21 percent.
4.1
Average size for families with a householder of Mexican origin. This compares to 3.2 people in all families.
14%
Percentage of employed civilians 16 and older of Mexican heritage who worked in managerial, professional or related occupations. In addition, 24 percent worked in service occupations; 20 percent in sales and office occupations; 18 percent in construction, extraction, maintenance and repair occupations; and 19 percent in production, transportation and material moving occupations.
$39,742
Median household income in 2007 for households with a householder of Mexican origin.
22%
Poverty rate in 2007 for people of Mexican heritage.
68%
Percentage of civilians 16 and older of Mexican origin in the labor force. The percentage was 65 percent for the population as a whole. There were 13 million people of Mexican heritage in the labor force, comprising 9 percent of the total.
Percentage of householders of Mexican origin who owned the home in which they lived.
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Don't forget to join us for
Detroit's Cinco de Mayo Fiesta,
Parade and Fun Run!
Don't forget to join us for
Detroit's Cinco de Mayo Fiesta,
Parade and Fun Run!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Revolucha de Mayo 2009
It's Back!
Revolucha is back this year
to the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
Revolucha returns to Clark Park
in Southwest Detroit for 2 days of Lucha Libre fun!
Show Times:
Saturday, May 2
A free all day fan fest
Sunday, May 3
Shows will start at 3:00 and 6:00.
Revolucha is back this year
to the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
Revolucha returns to Clark Park
in Southwest Detroit for 2 days of Lucha Libre fun!
Show Times:
Saturday, May 2
A free all day fan fest
Sunday, May 3
Shows will start at 3:00 and 6:00.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Cinco de Mayo Fun Run
Get your running shoes ready!
. . or your walking shoes, if you prefer!!!
. . or your walking shoes, if you prefer!!!
8K Run and
One-Mile Run & Walk
Sunday-May 03, 2009-11:30 AM
For more information or to sign up click here!
One-Mile Run & Walk
Sunday-May 03, 2009-11:30 AM
Detroit Mexican Town
Clark Park
1500 Scotten
Detroit, MI 48209
Clark Park
1500 Scotten
Detroit, MI 48209
awards for fun run will be presented on Sunday, May 3 at 1:00.m.
The Fun Run is just one more reason
Detroit's 2009 Cinco de Mayo Event
is great!
There's something here for everybody!
See at the fiesta!
Detroit's 2009 Cinco de Mayo Event
is great!
There's something here for everybody!
See at the fiesta!
For more information or to sign up click here!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Cinco de Mayo 2009 Entertainment Schedule
Saturday - May 2, 2009
Main Stage
1:00p.m. - Banda Brisas del Encinal
2:00p.m. - Vybra Rock Band
3:30p.m. - Raices Mexicanas Ballet Folklorico
6:30p.m. - Condigo 7
Stage II
3:30p.m. - Antonio Bustos
4:30p.m. - Compas
6:00p.m. - Gilberto del Robles
7:30p.m. - D.J.Roach & D. J. Carlos
Sunday - May 3, 2009
12:00p.m. - Parade Begins
(Patton Park to Clark Park, down W. Vernor)
Main Stage
1:00p.m. - Fun Run Awards Presentations
2:00p.m. - Detroit Symphony Youth Ensemble
3:30p.m. - Asi Es Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico
4:30p.m. - Mariachi Nuevo Zapopan
5:30p.m. - Los Carporales de la Sierra
7:00p.m. - Frank Solano Band
Stage II
3:00p.m. - Charrito
2:00p.m. - Vibra
4:30p.m. - Mariachi Nuevo Zapopan
6:30p.m. - Los Desconocidos Ruidosos
Revolucha de Mayo Show Times
May 2 - All day Fan fest
May 3 - 3:00p.m. & 6:00p.m.
Main Stage
1:00p.m. - Banda Brisas del Encinal
2:00p.m. - Vybra Rock Band
3:30p.m. - Raices Mexicanas Ballet Folklorico
6:30p.m. - Condigo 7
Stage II
3:30p.m. - Antonio Bustos
4:30p.m. - Compas
6:00p.m. - Gilberto del Robles
7:30p.m. - D.J.Roach & D. J. Carlos
Sunday - May 3, 2009
12:00p.m. - Parade Begins
(Patton Park to Clark Park, down W. Vernor)
Main Stage
1:00p.m. - Fun Run Awards Presentations
2:00p.m. - Detroit Symphony Youth Ensemble
3:30p.m. - Asi Es Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico
4:30p.m. - Mariachi Nuevo Zapopan
5:30p.m. - Los Carporales de la Sierra
7:00p.m. - Frank Solano Band
Stage II
3:00p.m. - Charrito
2:00p.m. - Vibra
4:30p.m. - Mariachi Nuevo Zapopan
6:30p.m. - Los Desconocidos Ruidosos
Revolucha de Mayo Show Times
May 2 - All day Fan fest
May 3 - 3:00p.m. & 6:00p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Cinco de Mayo 2009
It's coming!
Yes, less than one month away.
As always,
the Cinco de Mayo Event
will be held in Detroit's Clark Park
in Beautiful Southwest Detroit.
The Cinco de Mayo Festival this year
will be held on the first weekend of May.
That is, May 2nd and 3rd.
The festival runs from 12p.m. (noon)
until 8:00p.m. on both days.
The parade will be Sunday,
May 3rd, beginning at noon
and will proceed down W. Vernor Highway,
beginning at Patton Park and
finishing up at Clark Park.
Mariachi, Dancers, Arts & Crafts,
Ethnic Food. . .
. . and so much more!
Do join us for Detroit's 2009 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
Oh. . and the video is from a previous Cinco de Mayo Event!
Yes, less than one month away.
As always,
the Cinco de Mayo Event
will be held in Detroit's Clark Park
in Beautiful Southwest Detroit.
The Cinco de Mayo Festival this year
will be held on the first weekend of May.
That is, May 2nd and 3rd.
The festival runs from 12p.m. (noon)
until 8:00p.m. on both days.
The parade will be Sunday,
May 3rd, beginning at noon
and will proceed down W. Vernor Highway,
beginning at Patton Park and
finishing up at Clark Park.
Mariachi, Dancers, Arts & Crafts,
Ethnic Food. . .
. . and so much more!
Do join us for Detroit's 2009 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
Oh. . and the video is from a previous Cinco de Mayo Event!
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