BART to Host Cinco de Mayo Festivities on Monday.News Editors OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2003 BART will host its annual 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. celebration from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2003 in the plaza of its headquarters building, 800 Madison St., Oakland (8th and Madison streets, above the Lake Merritt For the BART station, see . Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon that lies just east of downtown Oakland, California. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods. A popular 3.5 mile (~5.6 km) walking and jogging path runs along its perimeter. BART Station). Entertainment will be provided by the Ballet Folklorico de Carlos Surname De Carlo is a surname of Italian origin. It is a name associated with several different people:
Traditional Mexican street ensemble. The performer, the musical style, and the musical ensemble are called mariachi. Mariachi music emerged in the late 1700s or early 1800s. National de Mexico and there will be a salsa demonstration. Refreshments will also be served. The annual event traditionally draws crowds of school children and people from the neighborhood. |
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