Solana Beach to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style at La Colonia Park

The Solana Beach Cinco de Mayo Community Fiesta will be held on Sunday, May 6, from 1-4 p.m. at La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Avenue. This alcohol-free community event will offer many exciting cultural opportunities for the whole family.

Highlighting the entertainment stage schedule will be the festive sounds of Mariachi Orgullo de San Diego (1-3 p.m.), followed by a performance by a professional Ballet Folklorico dance group (3-4 p.m.). These traditional and colorful Mexican heritage performances will be sure to inspire a cultural appreciation of Mexico.

Fun activities for the whole family will include: Piñatas; game booths with prizes; Mexican craft booths; face painters; and fun jumps for the kids.

Authentic Mexican food favorites will be provided. Special Mexican beverages such as horchata, Jamaica and limón will also be available.

Free vision and health checks will be provided by the Del Sol Lions Club.

Come join the City of Solana Beach in celebrating Cinco de Mayo while enjoying authentic Mexican food and family entertainment.

Community sponsors include: The Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito; Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Commission; St. Leo’s and St. James Youth Dance Groups; Public Arts Advisory Commission; Gloria Castellanos Family; Don Chuy Restaurant; Rudy’s Taco Shop; Tony’s Jacal Restaurant; Del Sol Lions Club.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the city web site at www.cityofsolanabeach.org or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 858-720-2453.