Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostA girl pets a chihuahua names Easter during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostThe Colorado Mestizo Dancers De Carra Garcia perform on the Community Stage during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostA man pushes his bike during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostThe Colorado Mestizo Dancers De Carra Garcia after performing on the Community Stage during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostA member of the Colorado Mestizo Dancers De Carra Garcia group exits a tent to perform on the Community Stage during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostBruce Brodsko walks with his blue and gold Macaw Jasmine during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostJim Ramirez poses for a portrait with his kids Manuela, left, and Jacinto, right, during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostMedical personal on standby during the taco eating competition at Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostAn audience cheers for the taco eating competition during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostCentennial resident Landon Sulick, from right, walks with his daughter Lane, 4, and wife Danielle as she carries Calvin during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostA bike on display during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostCars on display during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostThe Colorado Mestizo Dancers De Carra Garcia perform on the Community Stage during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostThe Colorado Mestizo Dancers De Carra Garcia perform on the Community Stage during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: A young boy watches performers during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Seanti Thompson competes in the taco eating contest during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Faith Underwood competes in the taco eating competition during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. She finished second, and then continued to eat four more tacos. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Anthony Pasillas competes in the taco eating contest during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Manuel Sandoval sells ice cream during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Festival goers browse the shops during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: A balloon during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Jim Ramirez walks around with his family during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Jim Ramirez check out a car during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: A Mexican flag on a car during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Niwot residents Lindsay Brown and her daughter Madison, 8, browse traditional Mayan art made with beads and recycled plastic during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostFestival goers browse the cars during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Alvin Tafoya, 15, center, check out a Cadillac during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Festival goers browse the cars during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Mia Estrada, 3, blows bubbles during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Mia Estrada, 3, blows bubbles during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Mia Estrada, 3, blows bubbles on her grandfather Gabe Romero's '63 Impala during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Pina Colada drinks are served in pineapples during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 5: Sandy Lopez, 14, helps serve Pina Coladas in pineapples during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to the Denver Post)
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDavid Olszewski, right, and Manal Balaa dance near the main stage during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostFestival goers browse the shops during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
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A girl pets a chihuahua names Easter during Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park. The celebration included a taco eating contest, music, car show, games, and more.
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Denver’s Cinco de Mayo Festival took place on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Civic Center Park.

































