The Bay Area’s largest Cinco de Mayo festival, held in Oakland, has been cancelled for this year though there are many other options for food, drink and entertainment. With Cinco falling on a Tuesday, there will be a lot happening between the 1st and 5th. Here is your guide for Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the East Bay.
Residents and merchants shocked, disappointed
The Bay Area’s largest Cinco de Mayo festival, held in Oakland, has been cancelled for 2009. It will be the first time in nineteen years that the festival won’t be the celebration destination for people from around the Bay. A long and colorful parade, live music, and the great Mexican food of International
Residentes y comerciantes asombrados, decepcionados
El festival del Cinco de Mayo más grande del Area de la Bahía, celebrado en Oakland ha sido cancelado por este año. Será la primera vez en diecinueve años que esta celebración no será el destino de entretenimiento de cientos de personas en toda el Area de la Bahía. Un largo y colorido desfile, música
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