- Lilianna Ravenzahn, 16, performs with her group, Fiesta Colorado Dance Company at the Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival at Civic Center Park in Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Festival goers enjoy traditional dances at the Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival at Civic Center Park in Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Joshua Martinez holds out a treat, enticing his dog Sugar...]()
Joshua Martinez holds out a treat, enticing his dog Sugar the Chihuahua to finish first in one of the Chihuahua races at the Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival at Civic Center Park in Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Joshua Martinez greets his dog Sugar the Chihuahua who finished...]()
Joshua Martinez greets his dog Sugar the Chihuahua who finished in first place, winning one of the Chihuahua races at the Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival at Civic Center Park in Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Bella the 9-year-old Chihuahua, top, gets passed by another dog...]()
Bella the 9-year-old Chihuahua, top, gets passed by another dog during the Chihuahua races at the Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival at Civic Center Park in Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Bella was a fan favorite because she stopped mid-course for a break, finished last in her race. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Dez the 10-year-old Chiweenie on hand to support the Chihuahua...]()
Dez the 10-year-old Chiweenie on hand to support the Chihuahua races at the Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival at Civic Center Park in Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Eloise Reyes checks out a 1968 Impala lowrider that belongs...]()
Eloise Reyes checks out a 1968 Impala lowrider that belongs to Ralph Sanchez with the Out of Control Car Club at the Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival at Civic Center Park in Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Carra Montoya with Folklórico de Colores performs at the Cinco...]()
Carra Montoya with Folklórico de Colores performs at the Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival at Civic Center Park in Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Singer Johaly “ La Rancherita” Santos performs at the Cinco...]()
Singer Johaly “ La Rancherita” Santos performs at the Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival at Civic Center Park in Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Singer Johaly “ La Rancherita” Santos’ dress during her performance...]()
Singer Johaly “ La Rancherita” Santos’ dress during her performance at the Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival at Civic Center Park in Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Festival goers beat the heat by using umbrellas while watching...]()
Festival goers beat the heat by using umbrellas while watching dances at the Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival at Civic Center Park in Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Hipolito Lopez sports a sombrero at the Cinco de Mayo...]()
Hipolito Lopez sports a sombrero at the Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival at Civic Center Park in Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Gabriela Duran dances with members of Fiesta Colorado Dance Company...]()
Gabriela Duran dances with members of Fiesta Colorado Dance Company during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)![Mexico Lindo Folkloriko dancer Jimena Lopez, 9, had her sister...]()
Mexico Lindo Folkloriko dancer Jimena Lopez, 9, had her sister do her makeup before performing during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)![Jimmy Longoria, 9, shows off his lowrider bike that he...]()
Jimmy Longoria, 9, shows off his lowrider bike that he made with the Majestics Car Club during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)![Mexican dancer Thelma Cardenas, center, performs with other dancers from...]()
Mexican dancer Thelma Cardenas, center, performs with other dancers from Alebrijes Folklorico perform during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)![Gregorio Bañuelos, also known as the Mexican Elvis, gets ready...]()
Gregorio Bañuelos, also known as the Mexican Elvis, gets ready to sing on stage during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)![Mexican dancers with Alebrijes Folklorico perform during Cinco De Mayo...]()
Mexican dancers with Alebrijes Folklorico perform during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)![Mexican dancer Itzel Romero, 13, performs with other dancers from...]()
Mexican dancer Itzel Romero, 13, performs with other dancers from Alebrijes Folklorico perform during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)![Dancers with Fiesta Colorado Dance Company perform traditional dances during...]()
Dancers with Fiesta Colorado Dance Company perform traditional dances during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)![Carlos Castaneda, center, performs with the Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca...]()
Carlos Castaneda, center, performs with the Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)![Mexican dancers with Alebrijes Folklorico perform during Cinco De Mayo...]()
Mexican dancers with Alebrijes Folklorico perform during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)![Mexican dancers with Alebrijes Folklorico perform during Cinco De Mayo...]()
Mexican dancers with Alebrijes Folklorico perform during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)![A Mexican flag blows in the wind during Cinco De...]()
A Mexican flag blows in the wind during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)![Mariachi America perfroms during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic...]()
Mariachi America perfroms during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver on May 4, 2025. The members are from right to left Elian Planco, Jesus Diaz, Raul Nevarrez, on the guitaron and Cesar Abraham on the vihuela. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)![Winston Briscoe gets ready to compete in the taco eating...]()
Winston Briscoe gets ready to compete in the taco eating contest during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver on May 4, 2025. Contestants had to eat ten tacos as fast as they could. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)![Dancers with Fiesta Colorado Dance Company perform traditional dances during...]()
Dancers with Fiesta Colorado Dance Company perform traditional dances during Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Civic Center Park in Denver on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
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Lilianna Ravenzahn, 16, performs with her group, Fiesta Colorado Dance Company at the Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival at Civic Center Park in Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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By Andy Cross | across@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and Helen H. Richardson | hrichardson@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Denver Cinco de Mayo Festival took place at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday.
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