Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca dancer Veronica Ramirez, right, performs at the 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park May 06, 2023. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, Longmont honors this holiday and provides an understanding and acceptance of the Latino culture and community. Festivities included a live stage for music and dancing, shopping booths, car show, break dance competition and food trucks. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Pablo Amaro Jr., 7, left, has his picture taken by his father Pablo Amaro Sr. in front of a 1937 Buick Century at the 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park May 06, 2023. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, Longmont honors this holiday and provides an understanding and acceptance of the Latino culture and community. Festivities included a live stage for music and dancing, shopping booths, car show, break dance competition and food trucks. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Finishing touches put on a fruit cocktail by vendor Oasis Fresh Fruit and More at the 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park May 06, 2023. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, Longmont honors this holiday and provides an understanding and acceptance of the Latino culture and community. Festivities included a live stage for music and dancing, shopping booths, car show, break dance competition and food trucks. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Taco the 6-year-old Chihuahua at the 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park May 06, 2023. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, Longmont honors this holiday and provides an understanding and acceptance of the Latino culture and community. Festivities included a live stage for music and dancing, shopping booths, car show, break dance competition and food trucks. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Anderson Rodriguez, left, and Angelo Gonzalo, right, look over a 1953 Chevy Bel Air on display at the 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park May 06, 2023. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, Longmont honors this holiday and provides an understanding and acceptance of the Latino culture and community. Festivities included a live stage for music and dancing, shopping booths, car show, break dance competition and food trucks. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Food truck Iine for the Tacos Al Molcajete at the 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park May 06, 2023. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, Longmont honors this holiday and provides an understanding and acceptance of the Latino culture and community. Festivities included a live stage for music and dancing, shopping booths, car show, break dance competition and food trucks. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca dancer Melissa Ortiz performs at the 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park May 06, 2023. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, Longmont honors this holiday and provides an understanding and acceptance of the Latino culture and community. Festivities included a live stage for music and dancing, shopping booths, car show, break dance competition and food trucks. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Festival goers check out a 1923 Ford T-Bucket hot rod at the 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park May 06, 2023. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, Longmont honors this holiday and provides an understanding and acceptance of the Latino culture and community. Festivities included a live stage for music and dancing, shopping booths, car show, break dance competition and food trucks. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
A vendor selling pinatas and other goods at the 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park May 06, 2023. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, Longmont honors this holiday and provides an understanding and acceptance of the Latino culture and community. Festivities included a live stage for music and dancing, shopping booths, car show, break dance competition and food trucks. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Issac "B-B-Boy Ismo" Montoya, 7, competes in a break dance competiton at the 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park May 06, 2023. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, Longmont honors this holiday and provides an understanding and acceptance of the Latino culture and community. Festivities included a live stage for music and dancing, shopping booths, car show, break dance competition and food trucks. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Walker "Walkie Talkie" Nelson, 11, competes in a break dance competiton at the 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park May 06, 2023. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, Longmont honors this holiday and provides an understanding and acceptance of the Latino culture and community. Festivities included a live stage for music and dancing, shopping booths, car show, break dance competition and food trucks. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca dancers perform at the 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park May 06, 2023. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, Longmont honors this holiday and provides an understanding and acceptance of the Latino culture and community. Festivities included a live stage for music and dancing, shopping booths, car show, break dance competition and food trucks. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Audience participant, Tani Josephs, 5, dances with Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca dancer Carlos Castaneda at the 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park May 06, 2023. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, Longmont honors this holiday and provides an understanding and acceptance of the Latino culture and community. Festivities included a live stage for music and dancing, shopping booths, car show, break dance competition and food trucks. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca dancer Veronica Ramirez, right, performs at the 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park May 06, 2023. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, Longmont honors this holiday and provides an understanding and acceptance of the Latino culture and community. Festivities included a live stage for music and dancing, shopping booths, car show, break dance competition and food trucks. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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