

Join us as we celebrate the human spirit."ĪDDRESS: UMOS corporate office, 2701 S. "Cinco de Mayo teaches us that despite overwhelming odds, together, we can overcome. "Cinco de Mayo celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and what people united can do!" the event page said. nonprofit advocacy organization will feature live music, cultural performances, carnival rides, traditional Mexican foods, an array of contests and "mucho mas," according to the event's Facebook page.Ĭontests include a chihuahua beauty contest, a pepper eating contest, a hot tamale eating contest and a dance contest. The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival from El Conquistador Latino Newspaper and the UMOS, INC. Here's what several have going on: Cinco de Mayo Festival on Saturday at UMOS: Music, cultural performances, carnival rides, traditional foods and contests, including a chihuahua beauty contest Many area businesses and organizations are celebrating with a festival, concerts, food and drink specials, and more. In the United States, the holiday is "widely interpreted" as a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. Good thing Milwaukee has many marvelous Mexican restaurants to patronize on Cinco de Mayo - or any day.Ĭinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, according to. The day where it's not only acceptable but encouraged to have tacos and margs for breakfast, lunch and dinner is Friday.
