Andy Cross, The Denver PostFerris Wheel riders appear to be high above the State Capitol in the children's carnival area at the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival and Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFolkloric dancer Jessina Amaya, 12, smiles big before taking the stage with her fellow Fiesta Colorado dancers at the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival and Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA horse group trots down Lincoln Ave during the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival parade May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival, and of course Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostYoung dancers from the Colorado Mestizo Dancers arrive in style on their float at Lincoln and Colfax during the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival parade May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival, and of course Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDancers from the Colorado Mestizo Dancers perform near Lincoln and Colfax Ave during the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival parade May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival, and of course Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFolks gather at Colfax and Lincoln to view the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival parade May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival, and of course Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA woman proudly displays the Mexican flag while cruising in a low rider along Lincoln St. near Colfax Ave during the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival parade May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival, and of course Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFestival goers lined Lincoln Ave to get a good look at low rider cars and trucks during the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival parade May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival, and of course Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostHip hop dancer Ricky Cordova, 14, left, leads a fellow hips hop dancer in coordinated flips along Lincoln St. during the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival parade May 6, 2017 in Denver. Cordova dances for a group called No Mo Violence Cultural Dance Group in honor of his uncle Geranimo “Mo” Maestas who was shot and killed at 16-years of age in 1993 by a gang member over a Denver Broncos jacket. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival, and of course Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostHip hop dancer Ricky Cordova, 14, flips over along Lincoln Ave during the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival parade May 6, 2017 in Denver. Cordova dances for a group called No Mo Violence Cultural Dance Group in honor of his uncle Geranimo “Mo” Maestas who was shot and killed at 16-years of age in 1993 by a gang member over a Denver Broncos jacket. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival, and of course Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDancers from the Noel Community Arts School perform along Lincoln Ave in front of the State Capitol during the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival parade May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival, and of course Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostOut of Control Car Club low riders head down Lincoln near Colfax Ave during the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival parade May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival, and of course Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostMariachi America de Jesus Diaz performs at the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival and Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDamien Lopez, left, 8, and his sister Ciara,10, enjoy a frozen ice treat at the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival and Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFerris Wheel riders enjoy a warm day at the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival and Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFolkloric dancer Aliya Garcia Apodaca, 13, fans herself to stay cool before taking the stage with her fellow Fiesta Colorado dancers at the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival and Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFestival goers seek shade under umbrellas while enjoying musical entertainment at the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival and Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostConstruction worker Mario Palma, right, enjoys Mariachi America de Jesus Diaz, a Denver mariachi band at the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival and Mexican cuisine.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDiane Kawamura, center, dances to mariachi music with her two nieces Jayla Aguilar, 10, left, and JJ Medina, 5, right, at the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival and Mexican cuisine.
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Ferris Wheel riders appear to be high above the State Capitol in the children's carnival area at the 30th annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture” Festival May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children's carnival and Mexican cuisine.
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The 30th annual Cinco de Mayo “Celebrate Culture” Festival parade took place on May 6, 2017 in Denver. Over 400,000 festival-goers are expected to attend the festival May 6th and May 7th at Civic Center Park to enjoy music, handcrafted goods, a children’s carnival and of course Mexican cuisine.

















