The LULAC Dist. 8 Cinco de Mayo Parade is growing once again with a brand-new parade route in Downtown Houston, along with big floats, mariachis, and even a dragon!
Houston's Cinco de Mayo paradeHOUSTON, Texas --Cinco de Mayo Parade will bring dozens of colorful vehicles and floats downtown, and a brand-new parade route just blocks from city hall.The celebration is important to Mexican Americans, but is not, as it is often misidentified or confused with, Mexico's Independence Day. (That would beCinco de Mayo actually commemorates the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, during the Franco-Mexican War.
"For us, Cinco de Mayo is very precious, and it should definitely be appreciated not just by Latinos, but by everyone," said Mary Ramos, who has been organizing the parade for 28 years. "Everyone in the community is welcome."Astros legend Jose Cruz was honored as a co-grand marshal during the return of the LULAC Houston Cinco de Mayo Parade in 2023., and even dinosaurs, as was the case with Supernova Furniture's award-winning float during last year's parade.
Ramos said the parade has grown exponentially over the years, keeping pace with Houston's growing Latin and Hispanic communities, which make up 45% of the city's population. "For a few years, there was just 12 of us that did the entire parade," Ramos said. "Now we get dozens and dozens of volunteers from all over."Left on Walker St. from LouisianaABC13 is proud to be the official media partner of LULAC District 8's Cinco de Mayo Parade.Copyright © 2024 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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