{"id":88945,"date":"2016-04-22T06:00:03","date_gmt":"2016-04-22T06:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=2286"},"modified":"2016-04-22T06:00:03","modified_gmt":"2016-04-22T06:00:03","slug":"celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-in-el-centro-parade-live-music-food-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2016\/04\/celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-in-el-centro-parade-live-music-food-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in El Centro (Parade, Live Music, Food, and More)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cincodemayoomaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate Cinco de Mayo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this year in an exciting Omaha community \u2014\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/el-centro-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Centro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/communities\/southomaha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Omaha<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you haven\u2019t yet taken part in the traditional festivities that go on in this culturally diverse neighborhood, you\u2019re in for a treat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We don\u2019t say \u201ctraditional\u201d lightly; the South Omaha Latino community has hosted Cinco de Mayo events since the early 1930s. And we don\u2019t say \u201cfestivities\u201d lightly either. There are so many <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cincodemayoomaha.com\/events.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">events<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> taking place the weekend after Cinco de Mayo in El Centro \u2014\u00a0including a grand parade, a Race of the Bulls run, delicious food, lively music, and more!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at all the festivities this community has in store May 6\u20138, as well as a few other notable features of this diverse neighborhood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Thursday, May 5<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Countdown to Cinco de Mayo | 5:30\u20137:30 p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait, let\u2019s not get ahead of ourselves by going straight to the weekend\u2019s festivities. On the 5th of May (or Cinco de Mayo, if you will), <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oneworldomaha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OneWorld Community Health Centers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will host their annual <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oneworldomaha.org\/2016-cinco-de-mayo-celebration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinco de Mayo celebration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This event features authentic cuisine, drinks and live music to get you in the spirit of the Mexican holiday. Grab your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UKSB3NZ7D2X3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tickets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for $30 in advance or $35 the day of. Each ticket includes two drink tickets, authentic food, and a live performance by PatO &amp; the Show.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But perhaps the best part of these tickets is that all funds raised will support OneWorld\u2019s Baby Boutique, an incentive program that encourages women to seek early and consistent prenatal care by providing them with baby essentials they may not be able to afford. Additionally, attendees to this Cinco de Mayo celebration are encouraged to donate new baby items in exchange for a complimentary drink ticket. Check out the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oneworldomaha.org\/2016-cinco-de-mayo-celebration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">event page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more information about the most-needed items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2293 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/CDM11-1.png\" alt=\"Coronation and Carnival Cinco de Mayo Omaha\" width=\"945\" height=\"350\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/350;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photos Courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cincodemayoomaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cinco de Mayo Omaha<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>Friday, May 6<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miss\/Little Miss Coronation | 5:30 p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weekend festivities commence with a special Miss\/Little Miss Coronation, where you\u2019ll see participants hoping to be this year\u2019s Miss and Little Miss Cinco de Mayo. Cheer for these beautiful women and young women, and admire the latest trends from <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/modestbrideomaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modest Bride<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> worn by the contestants!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carnival (May 6\u20138) | 5:30\u201310:30 p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t miss the action-packed Cinco de Mayo carnival on 24th Street from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.\u00a0\u2014\u00a0happening Friday through Sunday. All of your favorite rides and midway games have returned for another year of celebration and carefree carnival festivities. You may purchase an all-day carnival ride pass at any Supermercado Nuestra Familia store for a $5 discount. Don\u2019t miss the food and beer garden at the carnival as well!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concert | 6:30 p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Montez de Durango will be performing on the main stage\/plaza at 6:30 p.m. for just $5 or free for those 12 and under. This band\u2019s traditional Mexican music will get you in the mood for all things Cinco de Mayo!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Saturday, May 7<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Race of the Bulls | 9:30 a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be initially disappointed to discover that the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.raceofthebulls.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Race of the Bulls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in El Centro doesn\u2019t involve actual bulls, but that will be immediately replaced with the joy and excitement you\u2019ll feel during this second-annual community event. Runners and walkers will travel down the parade route while being chased by bull-costumed mascots just before the parade begins. This is a one-of-a-kind fitness race you won\u2019t want to miss \u2014\u00a0whether you\u2019re watching from the sidelines or running down the road. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.raceofthebulls.com\/register.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in advance and get to the start line at 24th and D Streets before 9:15 a.m. to be a part of the pre-parade madness!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>One of the most exciting\u00a0sensations for runners and spectators alike is the enticing smell of\u00a0Mexican food in the air\u00a0as you walk (or run)\u00a0along 24th Street! This will prepare your senses for the\u00a0amazing food in your future.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2292 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Race-of-the-Bulls.png\" alt=\"Race of the Bulls Cinco de Mayo Omaha\" width=\"945\" height=\"325\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Race-of-the-Bulls.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Race-of-the-Bulls-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Race-of-the-Bulls-768x264.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/325;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photos Courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.raceofthebulls.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Race of the Bulls<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade | 10 a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parades are one of the most festive and exciting ways to celebrate a community, a holiday, an event, or traditions. The annual Cinco de Mayo parade in El Centro is a way to celebrate all of the above in a larger-than-life manner. In fact, this is one of the largest parades in the Midwest, featuring floats, marching bands, and various entertainers. This parade draws large crowds and lots of excitement along historic 24th Street starting at 10 a.m. \u2014 rain or shine!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2294 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Cinco-de-Mayo-Omaha-Parade-1.png\" alt=\"Cinco de Mayo Omaha Parade\" width=\"945\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/450;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Sunday, May 8<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mariachi Mass + Christian Service | 10:30 a.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take part in a unique outdoor Sunday morning Mass on the main stage\/plaza featuring liturgical music led by a mariachi band and Assumption-Guadalupe Catholic Church. Additionally, there will be a special Christian service held on 24th and M Streets during this time. All in all, this will be a special morning for the community!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother\u2019s Day Concert | 4 p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banda Troyana will present a special Mother\u2019s Day concert at 4 p.m. on the main stage\/plaza to wrap up the weekend\u2019s festivities. Admission is $10 for gentlemen\/caballeros and $5 for ladies\/damas (in light of Mother\u2019s Day). Additionally, all mothers get in for free if they present a First National Bank debit or credit card the day of the show, and those 12 and under are free as well. This will be a wonderful community event perfect for the entire family \u2014\u00a0especially mom!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Other Notable Features of the El Centro Community<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there is a large Latino population in this neighborhood, as can be inferred from the community\u2019s emphasis on Cinco de Mayo, El Centro is home to people of many different ethnic backgrounds, including Czech, Italian, Polish, Lithuanian, Irish, and more. Thousands of European immigrants came to this area in the late 1800s and early 1900s to work for the booming meat packing industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, there is a unified \u201cSouth Omaha culture\u201d that exists in this diverse region, which has created an exciting and vibrant area \u2014\u00a0particularly along the 24th Street corridor. Additionally, many changes have occurred over the years, including <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/brandeiscatering.com\/livestock-ballroom\/1370949\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the conversion of the Livestock Exchange Building<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into a health center, condominiums and a popular venue for social gatherings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find well-maintained <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/search\/view\/\/community\/el-centro\/Property_Type\/151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">homes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the El Centro area covering all price ranges. In addition to being diverse in its demographic makeup, this area has a diverse selection of homes and various neighborhood landscapes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Centro is home to one of the world\u2019s best tourist attractions \u2014\u00a0the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/omahazoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Henry Doorly Zoo &amp; Aquarium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, it was named <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2014\/08\/05\/travel\/tripadvisor-best-zoos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best zoo in the entire world<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We may be biased, but we certainly second this motion! You can also visit the beautiful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauritzengardens.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lauritzen Botanical Gardens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in El Centro, a living museum featuring unique four-season plant displays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2298 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Omaha-Henry-Doorly-Zoo1-1.png\" alt=\"Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo\" width=\"945\" height=\"225\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/225;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photos Courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/omahazoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo &amp; Aquarium<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>It\u2019s quite obvious that we love El Centro!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you appreciate about this diverse and vibrant neighborhood? 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