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05-22-2009, 05:49 PM
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Cinco de Mayo Festival, Denver, 2009 -- PHOTO TOUR
Cinco de Mayo, is celebrated by Mexicans and non-Mexican as a commemoration of the victory of a heroic people and their struggle for freedom. On May 5, 1862, in the town of Puebla, the outnumbered Mexican army defeated French forces providing the momentum and national confidence to drive foreign power from their country. Though Denver is not Mexico, half of Colorado was at one time, hence the people and culture are here in the west and southwest.
This was the 22nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival held in Civic Center Park, it use to be just cruising popular boulevards and shutting down a few streets in the hoods. This change keeps the event centrally located and safer with crowd and traffic issues. This is the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the United States and offers arts and crafts, strolling Mariachi bands, and colorfully costumed Aztec dancers. There are 350 booths featuring Mexican cuisine and outdoor-grill specialties. Three stages feature music continuously with authentic nortena, salsa and band music, folklorico dancers, along with carnival rides and a midway.
The Aztec dancers were inside at a separate time, but I added their photos throughout the thread.
Denver Art Museum – Geo Ponti architect
Hipsters Hanging
Draped in Pride
Wellington Webb Building
You know these cats can dance as well as they can throw down
Little Sweetie Showing Her Culture
Octo-Du
Cholo Toys
State Capitol in the background
Mucha Lucha Lives!
You would never know that they are Mexican
Draped in Homage
My Next Major Purchase!
Time to make the tacos!
Rock Band Upstaged by Homeless Air-Guitarist
Draped in a Satin Zoot Suit
Go ahead, Kiss me!!!
Chubby Cholito Chowing Down
It’s all about the height!
More height!
New Museums are always welcomed!
Carmelo Fan – Go Nuggets, great job sparkling in Lost Angeles last night!
Local talent – Incredible voices!
Standing on the chest of a fallen warrior to help the soul to rise and fly!
More Little Sweeties
The old and the new of the Golden Triangle neighborhood next to the Denver Art Museum and Civic Center
“Girl, go like this, you have lipstick on your teeth!”
Our lesbian sisters had bigger tattoos then I do, time to get busy with new ink!
Tattooed Mommy
Love how our seniors take pride in their appearance.
Japan-a-mation du in the hood
Denver’s Central Library
Breed = Mexican Hairless, an acquired taste
Cheech?
“I never leave home without my burrito and my taco!”
Salsa!
Colorado State Capitol
Che Guvara on the neck
The Tecate Police
Mucha Lucha?
Westside
Veracruz dance
Five weeks old
Public art at the Library, there is a much larger and more menacing horse at the airport.
I am jealous of all the hair and colors for my is now leaping off my head.
Even the Goths are fans of Mexican food!
Ouch!
Golden Triangle
Jarabe Tapatio
Festival Princess
Daniel Libeskind condos to match his museum
Hope you enjoyed! If so, feel free to add to my reputation points as it inspires me to post more shots!
Denver Aztec
Last edited by DenverAztec; 05-22-2009 at 06:39 PM..
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05-22-2009, 05:56 PM
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Nice pics, hope to be able to explore this festival next year! BTW, is there on C-D.com a list of all Denver festivals during the year? Thanks for posting the pics.
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05-22-2009, 08:49 PM
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Aztec, you rock!
The two cops gave me a heart attack.
The taller, goggled one can arrest me any time I'm guilty and am willing to turn myself in  for interrogation and waterboarding. |
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05-22-2009, 09:08 PM
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Great photos; gives the lie to those who say Denver is white bread.
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05-23-2009, 11:30 AM
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Thanks for the comments and rep points!
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Originally Posted by SLCrising
Nice pics, hope to be able to explore this festival next year! BTW, is there on C-D.com a list of all Denver festivals during the year? Thanks for posting the pics.
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I have not seen one on CityData, hence why I toss events out that I go to, or try to go to. Next up is the People's Fair and Juneteeth in Five Points. However, you have a good idea for a sticky thread!
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Aztec, you rock!
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LOL, you are a mess!
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Great photos; gives the lie to those who say Denver is white bread.
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So true Suzco! Most who make those comments either don't live in Denver or don't attend the festivals and celebrations. It is what you make of it here and I make the most of it.
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05-23-2009, 01:48 PM
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cool pics
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05-23-2009, 02:18 PM
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I always enjoy your pics. I really enjoyed this one too!!
I like seeing what YOU feel says alot about the day or event.
I have sooo many thoughts on your pics, it reminds me of growing up in Denver. Thank You!! |
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05-23-2009, 05:39 PM
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Were tight pants a requirement? Ha, ha! Great photos, and yes, absolutely great to know that we're not moving to a "white" cowtown, although coming from New York City is going to be hard to beat. See you soon!
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05-23-2009, 07:12 PM
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In Pic # 5 we can see how the white people are not welcome.
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05-23-2009, 07:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayos
In Pic # 5 we can see how the white people are not welcome.
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What are you talking about? How did you come to that conclusion?
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