Cinco de Mayo 2012 Press Release
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Transcript of Cinco de Mayo 2012 Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS - CINCO DE MAYO PROVIDES AFFORDABLE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Live entertainment, special attractions, 5th Annual Green Chili Bowl Cook off, Children’s Carnival, Parade, great food, something
for everyone! Admission is free to the public.
DENVER (May 5th & 6th) – A variety of live entertainment will appear on three stages during the festival featuring International, Regional and Local Norteño, Banda, Duranguense, Mariachi, Cumbia, Ballet Folklorico and great local talent. The main stage is produced by Official Entertainment Sponsor - KBNO Radio. Local stage is produced by - KOOL 105 and 92.5 The Wolf. Com-munity stage is produced by Fiesta Colorado and sponsored by King Soopers. Major touring exhibits this year will include NBA
Nation, Lowes, Calle King Soopers and much more. Below is a complete listing; Special Event Features: The Cinco de Mayo Parade returns with more than 30 fun and festive entries. The Parade kicks off the festival at 10 am on
May 5th, a parade route is available at CincodeMayoDenver.com
NBA Nation presented by Sprint, the NBA's largest mobile touring program, wants fans of all ages to come out, shoot hoops, score give-
aways, and be part of all the NBA action!
Calle King Soopers is back with tons of things to do and see! There will be giveaways, samples, entertainment and more
La Experiencia Lowe's™ is an interactive area where participants can play games, win prizes, and register to receive updates
from Lowe's
2nd Annual Jammin' 101.5 Chihuahua Races Sunday, May 6th at 3 pm in Civic Center Park! Public registration is at
jammin1015.com right now! The fastest Chihuahua in the Mile High City and their owner will win a 2-night stay in Beauti-
ful Winter Park, Colorado... 2 tickets to the Winter Park Jazzfest and $100 to Dog Lovers family training and pet sitting!
The Wells Fargo exhibit will feature the legendary Wells Fargo Stagecoach. For 160 years, the Stagecoach has represented
Wells Fargo's dedication to serving our customers and the communities they live in. They will also be featuring a member of
the Colorado Rockies. A player will be on site from noon to 1:00 PM on Saturday May 5th to sign autographs
Champion Lowrider exhibit featuring several Denver car clubs presented by Cruzr Magazine
5th Annual Mission Foods & Guerrero Green Chili Bowl Cook off featuring various Denver Mexican restaurants, a celebrity
judges and a public voting process. Chili Cook off will be held Saturday May 5th, in the middle of the park, at 1:30 pm
The Children’s Carnival will feature dozens of rides for the kiddies
Sponsor Row 1 in the center of the park will feature engaging and fun activities, giveaways & more
Mariachi Mass at the Main KBNO Stage, Sunday May 7h at 10:00 am
6 Tecate, Tecate Light and Dos Equis Beer Booths featuring 14oz and 20oz drafts, 24oz cans and Micheladas!!
6 Pepsi Beverage Centers
3 Coyote Gold Margarita stations featuring Coyote Gold Margaritas on ice and Frozen Margaritas and El Jimador shots
The Best Festival and Mexican Food in Denver
Over 250 exhibitors
The Cinco de Mayo “Celebrate Culture” Festival at Civic Center Park is produced by NEWSED Community Develop-ment Corporation and Santa Fe Drive Redevelopment Corporation. NEWSED’s mission is to develop economic, arts and cultural, and community programs that increase income and education levels, and political engagement of Denver area residents. www.newsed.org