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For those who didn't attend this years Cinco de Mayo celebration in Pueblo, it is definitely worth putting on your calendar next year and making the journey to Southern Colorado for an authentic experience.
"It's a very grass-roots celebration with so many educational opportunities," said AARP multicultural outreach director Robero Rey. "It's not the typical commercial celebration that you see in some of the larger cities."
The event took place at El Pueblo Museum, 301 North Union Ave. in Pueblo. The celebration is very authentic, right down to the day. It is not scheduled on a weekend; it is observed each year on May 5.
While there is plenty of entertainment — music and folklorico dancers from nearby schools — a number of speakers are included, as well as demonstrations and workshops to keep the history and talents of the Mexican heritage alive.
Workshops included real adobe brick instruction and salsa making, to name a few. Chicano speakers talked about embracing the culture and the people.
AARP Colorado is proud to provide sponsorship in part to this growing event in Pueblo.
[Photo courtesy of JLujan]
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