 Cinco de Mayo
Date: 4/30 - 5/1/05
Kick up your heels and join in the fun, food and fiesta to celebrate Latino arts, culture, history, and diversity in historic Old Town. A lively, traditional Mercado will line San Diego Avenue and entice visitors with music, shops and regional cuisine. Eight venues of entertainment will feature live music including traditional mariachi, Ballet Folklorico, Norteno, banda, salsa, flamenco guitar and more! Other colorful highlights will include reenactments of the 1862 Battle of Puebla, a dazzling equestrian show, the Budweiser Clydesdales, and lots of hands-on activities for kids.
Other Springtime Highlights:
Spring Getaway Specials,
Springtime Fun at the Attractions,
The Great Outdoors
Wells Fargo Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo
Old Town State Park, San Diego Ave. & Twiggs St.
Hours: Saturday, April 30 - 11:00am-9pm (includes Mercado)
Sunday, May 1 - 10:00am-5:00pm (includes Mercado)
Cost: Free
Information: 619-296-3236 or www.fiestacincodemayo.com
Old Town Mercado
San Diego Avenue will be transformed into a traditional, colorful, Mercado
featuring traditional music, regional cuisine, and cultural and historical
exhibits. Saturday, 11am-9pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm.
Battle of Puebla
Witness actors in full period uniform and dress reenact the famous May 5,
1862 battle, in which outnumbered Mexican soldiers drove out the occupying Imperial French Army. Saturday & Sunday, 12:30pm & 2:30pm (half-hour performances). Seeley Stables Arena.
Equestrian Show
The Escaramuzas Golondrinas, a female equestrian group following Mexican cowboy tradition, will entertain with their spectacular formation riding. Saturday & Sunday, 1:30pm & 3:30pm (half-hour performances).
Seeley Stables Performance Arena.
Wells Fargo Stagecoach Rides
Catch a free ride on a vintage stagecoach at the Wells Fargo History Museum. Saturday & Sunday, noon to 3pm.
Budweiser Clydesdales
Come see the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales near the arroyo in the
State Park. Saturday & Sunday, noon -3pm.
Pueblo de los Ninos
Kids will enjoy a variety of fun, hands-on activities including a twining workshop, an orange pomanders workshop, composting and a 3-D entomology exhibit, a card making workshop, sand art, a butterfly puppet workshop and crafts projects. Saturday, 11am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm. Intersection of Twiggs St. and San Diego Avenue.
Parking will be available but extremely limited. Since most of San Diego Avenue will be closed, the Trolley (Old Town stop) or bus (routes 5, 6 or 34) offer great alternatives to driving. For more information on public transportation, call 1-800-COMMUTE, visit www.sdcommute.com or click directly to eStore to purchase Day Tripper Trolley and bus passes online.
Days Inn Mission Bay / SeaWorld - Rates from $64 based on availability
Old Town Inn - Rates from $67 based on availability
Comfort Inn Airport at Old Town - Rates starting from $85 based on availability
La Quinta Inn Old Town - Rates from $109 based on availability
Best Western Hacienda Hotel Old Town - Rates starting from $119 based on availability
Holiday Inn Express Old Town - Rates from $119 based on availability
Ramada Plaza Hotel Circle - San Diego Zoo Package - Rates from $118 based on availability
Handlery Hotel & Resort - Extended Stay Discount - Rates from $79 based on availability
After a day of fiesta fun, say "adios" to Cinco de Mayo and head on over to the nearby Theatre in Old Town to see The Male Intellect: an oxymoron?. The ninety minute performance by one gifted actor, playing a multitude of characters, is a clever combination of theater and stand-up comedy that is laugh-out-loud funny, provocative and thoughtful!
Performances: Tues-Thurs 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 5pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm & 5pm
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