The National Cinco de Mayo Festival in Washington, DC is a celebration featuring live music and dance, craft workshops for kids, food, games, and activities for the whole family. Although originally of Mexican origin, the Cinco de Mayo Festival has grown into a larger “Latin American Family Reunion” on the National Mall. The festival is free and open to all. It will be held rain or shine.
The annual festival is an opportunity to explore the rich history, culture, and ethnic diversity that underlie Latin Americans in the United States.
As the region’s Latino community has grown, the festival has also grown in size and scope. The Cinco de Mayo Festival in Washington DC is organized by the Maru Montero Dance Company.
Date and time: canceled for 2016
Location
Sylvan Theater at the base of the Washington Monument, 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW. Washington DC. The closest subway station is Smithsonian.
Maru Montero Dance Company
The Latin dance company presents Mexican folk, cha-cha, mambo, salsa, tango, and many other dances from Latin America. The company, founded by former Ballet Folklórico de México principal dancer Maru Montero, is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting the joy and beauty of Latino culture in the United States. MMDC performs at various venues in the district and offers a wide selection of Latin American dance programs. Visit www.marumontero.com for more information.
