Bronx Borough President Celebrates Cinco De Mayo

 

Tuesday afternoon was Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibsons Celebration of Cinco De Mayo, or the day that the Mexican Army's May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. 

Mariachi Ramos NYC performed song before Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson was introduced by Silvia Posada  of Essen Health Care. Borough President Gibson welcomed everyone to her first celebration of Cinco De Mayo . On hand to help celebrate were Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, Councilwoman Althea Stevens, representatives of Mayor Eric Adam and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. 

Bronx Borough Gibson honored three leaders from the Mexican community with Certificates of Merit, Melissa Valencia, Dulce Merino, and Vanessa Hernandez. There was plenty of delicious Mexican food to sample. 

The band Mariachi Ramos NYC performed for the Bronx Borough President's Cinco De Mayo event inside the Bronx County Building.

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson welcomed everyone to her first Annual Cinco De Mayo celebration. 

Melissa Valencia is honored by Bronx BP Vanessa L. Gibson, Silvia Posada of Essen Health Care is also in the Photo.

Vanessa Hernandez is honored by Bronx BP Vanessa L. Gibson.

Dulce Merino is honored by Bronx BP Vanessa L. Gibson.

Various Mexican foods are lined up across the tables.