After the Party: Cinco de Mayo 2017
Saturday, May 6 was a beautiful, sun shining day on Cherokee Street and Benton Park West. Large crowds turned out for the day long festival. Here are a few photos from my day's experience. I'll start with the People's Joy Parade.
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Then we moved on to the Cherokee Street festival
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The crowds stayed to the very end and I hope many will come again. If you missed out, please for the first Saturday in May 2018. Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!
*Special thanks to Cherokee Street Development League for organizing and hosting the event. Thank you to your crew for keeping the street clean and guests well cared for.