El Grupo Unidos
& C-Town Supermarket Announce the
8th
Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Saturday, May 4 at 11:30am
March
27, 2013 (Bronx, NY) – El Grupo Unidos announces the upcoming 8th
Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration founded by El Grupo Unidos and sponsored
by C-Town, Verizon Wireless, NY Daily
News, and HealthPlus. This event, produced by Marketing & Advertising
Solutions, Inc., will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013, from 11:30am
to 4:30pm on Crescent Ave.
between E. 187th St. & Cambreleng Avenue, Bronx, NY.
The
8th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration's mission is to promote community
by embracing our cultural diversities. This event was founded in 2005 by the
non-profit organization El Grupo Unidos de Belmont Inc. and continues to be
made possible by the support of various donors and sponsors. It is the only
event in the Bronx that celebrates Mexican heritage and pride. The
Unidos organization seeks to assist civically active school-aged residents of
the Tremont and Belmont neighborhoods by providing scholarships to those
students seeking to attend colleges or universities throughout the Tri-State
area including Pennsylvania.
Last
year's Cinco de Mayo Celebration was a great success, boasting large name
sponsors such as Goya, Coca-Cola, Boars Head, Snapple and Health
Plus/Amerigroup, with over 5,000 people in attendance! A Live Mariachi
band was the highlight of the event with a plethora of children's activities
including clowns, face painting, and free giveaways. Free blood pressure
screenings were also offered!
"It
is a real pleasure having witnessed the growth of this event. From its
inception, we at Community Board 6 have been supportive. To celebrate a culture
that is contributing so much to our community and that is growing in such
numbers is great! I plan to be at the event and celebrate alongside all the
residents of this wonderful community, and most of all taste the food and
listen to the Mariachis. Feliz 5 De Mayo!” ~ Ivine Galarza, District Manager, Bronx Community Board 6
This
year will feature The Rhythm Cartel playing the best of Salsa, Merengue,
Bachata, Mexican Cumbia, Reggaetón, Dance Music, Hip Hop, Reggae, Merengue
Ripiao, and Duranguense. We will also have a live Mariachi Band, cultural
dancers, and live broadcasts from NitelineRadio.com! We hope you will join us at
this FREE, fantastic and fun-filled
community event.
EVENT INFO
Who: El Grupo Unidos de Belmont Inc.
What: 8th Annual Cinco de
Mayo Celebration
When: Saturday, May 4, 2013 ~ 11:30am
– 4pm
Where: On Crescent Ave. between E. 187th St.
& Cambreleng Avenue, Bronx,
NY
