All Access Entertainment Presents Fiesta Broadway, Cinco de Mayo in Los Angeles; Mexico's Queen of Rock Chosen to Reign as Fiesta Queen.Entertainment Editors LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--March 18, 2002 Energizing energizing, adj giving energy to; revitalizing; rejuvenating. performances by Latin music superstars will make the 13th annual McDonald's Fiesta Broadway the place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo (Spanish; “Fifth of May”) Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862. The French army, better-equipped and far larger than the Mexican army, had been sent by Napoleon III to conquer Mexico. . Set for Sunday, April 28, from noon to 6 p.m., in the heart of downtown Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles is the central business district of Los Angeles, California, located close to the geographic center of the metropolitan area. The sprawling, multi-centered megacity is such that its downtown core is often considered just another district like Hollywood or , preparations for the big day are nearing completion. Mexico's queen of rock, singer and actress Alejandra Guzman, has been chosen as this year's queen for Fiesta Broadway and will reign over the festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. and is expected to attract several generations of rock fans. This is Guzman's first appearance at this outdoor street festival, known as one of the biggest block parties in the country. For the traditional, a special treat will be the appearance by Banda El Recodo Banda Sinaloense el Recodo de Don Cruz Lizárraga, often referred to as Banda el Recodo or simply La Banda Sinaloense (Spanish: "the Sinaloan Band") is one of the best-known Mexican banda groups. , a Mexican Regional act, performing their famous songs and corridos. This group has been chosen as Grand Marshals because they are wildly popular and represent one of Mexico's own native genres. "Our line-up of international Latin music superstars on five stages cannot be seen anywhere else together, in one day and free of charge," says Larry Gonzalez, President of All Access Entertainment, producer of Fiesta Broadway. From rock, to pop and salsa, to Mexican Regional the line-up includes: Salsa queen Celia Cruz Celia Cruz (October 21 1925 – July 15 2003) was an Afro-Cuban-American salsa singer who spent most of her career living in New Jersey, and working in the United States and several Latin American countries. , Charlie Zaa, Jose Luis Rodriguez "El Puma," Alicia Villareal, Maribel Guardia, Paquita la del Barrio Paquita la del Barrio (rough English translation: "Frannie from the neighborhood") is the stage name of Francisca Viveros Barradas, a Mexican singer of rancheras and other Mexican styles. , and Moenia, among others. Thousands of visitors will converge for 36-square blocks of festivities, tasty food, drinks and live music. As a tribute to the American spirit, the streets will be decorated with American flags. The many activities will include games, rides, a World Cup Sports Center, a children's play park and several theme areas. Fiesta Broadway, now in its 13th year, is the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the nation. In Mexican history this is the date commemorating the 1862 victory of Mexican troops over the French in Puebla, Mexico. The American version of this holiday now serves as an opportunity for all southern California residents to break social barriers by celebrating a day of Latino culture with family, friends, and neighbors. For more information about All Access Entertainment or Fiesta Broadway visit their website at www.aaeevents.com. or call 310-914-0015. |
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