Dave Buresh, The Denver PostParade of Cinco De Mayo Fiesta ended at Centro Cultural, 935 W. 11th Ave., in Denver. A mariachi mass, officiated by the Rev. Jack Lang and sung by Dan Silva and the Mariachis de Colores, is set for 11 a.m. Sunday May 1, 1970.
Tom Hickman, The Denver PostThe City's Latino population observed Cinco de Mayo holiday on May 6, 1970 marking an 1862 victory by Mexico over invading French forces.
Tom Hickman, The Denver PostMiss Kathleen Lucero, Gl Forum queen, waves at spectators Wednesday in parade which started Cinco de Mayo celebration at Pueblo, Colp. on May 5, 1971.
Eric Bakke, The Denver PostOur Lady of Guadalupe Church center for Cinco de Mayo, on May 5, 1984.
Brian Brainerd, The Denver PostMichelle Marti (right) and Julie Romero (left), both age 10, dance on a stage set up on 8th Ave at Kalamath for a Cinco de Mayo festival, on May 8, 1989.
The Denver PostCinco De Mayo celebrations on April 30, 1991.
Denver Post fileCinco de Mayo cruisers on Federal Boulevard in Denver on May 5, 2002.
Kathryn Osler,he Denver PostAlma Tapia places the pink dress on a large "Barbie" pinata with a glue made from flour and water. Alma and her husband Jose and are getting ready for a big surge in sales for the upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration on April 23, 2017.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostA cowboy is roping during the 20th annual Cinco de Mayo parade at downtown Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2008.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMembers of the Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca performed on each corner around the Civic Center for throngs of people on May 4, 2018.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe Cinco de Mayo festival in Civic Center Park and along Colfax and Broadway boulevards wrapped up after a weekend of festivities including Tlalco Aztec and traditional Mexican dancers, live music, lots of food and booths offering everything from mexican mariachi hats to jewelry to clothing, on May 4, 2008.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostAzteca Art Colorado Chico Stange, 3, is playing the drum to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Aurora Fox on Wednesday May 5, 2010.
Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver PostMembers of the Lisa T's Dance Academy perform Madrugrada in front of the Main Stage as the 23rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival takes place at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver May 8, 2010.
Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver PostThe Cinco de Mayo festival in downtown Denver celebrates its 25th anniversary, kicking off the two-day event with the annual parade through the streets on Saturday, May 5, 2012, and finishing in front of the state capitol and Civic Center Park.
Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver PostBreak dancers in the "No Mo Violence" cultural dance group join in the Cinco de Mayo festival in downtown Denver as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, kicking off the two-day event with the annual parade through the streets on Saturday, May 5, 2012, and finishing in front of the state capitol and Civic Center Park.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDancers with Fiesta Colorado dance traditional Mexican dances on the Fiesta Colorado Community Stage near Civic Center Park on May 5th, 2013. The annual Cinco de Mayo celebration took place at Civic Center Park on May 5th, 2013 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDancers with Fiesta Colorado Colorado Dance Company perform the Un Fandango en Veracruz dance during the Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver, CO on May 24 2014.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBrothers Kelvin Cortez, 9, middle, and Miguel, 5, right, stand in front of their grandfather's 1947 Chevrolet Fleetline at a display of Bomb Cars during the Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado on May 3, 2015. The cars, all from 1954 or before, have been carefully restored by members of the Viejitos Car Club of Denver.
Brenden Neville, Special to the Denver PostCars drive through downtown Denver during the parade at the start of the 29th Annual Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver, Colorado, Saturday, May 7, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLos Chinelos de Morelos dancers perform during Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park on May 8, 2016 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostFolklorico mexican dancers get ready to perform during Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park on May 8, 2016 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBrandon Castro, 10, swings on a tree in front of a 1954 Chevy truck on display during Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park on May 8, 2016 in Denver.
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Parade of Cinco De Mayo Fiesta ended at Centro Cultural, 935 W. 11th Ave., in Denver. A mariachi mass, officiated by the Rev. Jack Lang and sung by Dan Silva and the Mariachis de Colores, is set for 11 a.m. Sunday May 1, 1970.
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Cinco de Mayo celebrations around Colorado through the years.