Cinco de Mayo Events

 
Over 100,000 people at Cinco de Mayo 2002 !

May 7 -9, 2004

Cinco de Mayo Reno is the biggest Cinco de Mayo celebration on the West Coast !   Over 100,000 people are expected to attend this festival of fun, food & festivities.  In  Downtown Reno and in other locations in Reno, stages will feature great live music, dance & entertainment.  Vendors will feature the culture of Mexico and other Latin countries.  Events include a 5K Fun Run, Headliner Concerts,  Farmer's Market, Dancing Horse Pavilion and much more.  Proceeds benefit Nevada Hispanic Services.  In 2004, we will have a great new location in midtown at Shoppers Square, one the very busiest intersections in Reno at S. Virginia and Plumb Lane.

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u Event Schedule for Cinco de Mayo 2004*
CincoK Run, Jog & Walk along the Truckee River

Race Registration Form

 

Ticketed Event: $25 Entry Fee includes tee shirt and special promotional items

Saturday May 8 – 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM at Idlewild Park Pavilion.

 

Timed Event:  Finish Line Productions & ChampionChip

 

Erin Granat - Miss Lake Tahoe 2004 appears at Cinco de Mayo 2004

 

Ronald McDonald, Erin Granat (Miss Lake Tahoe) and other special guests

High / Low Car Show

Sponsored by the Revelation Christian Car Club

 

Shoppers Square

9 AM Saturday May 8, 2004

 

Entry Fee Required for Exhibitors

See the great lowriders - high performance with a flair!
 

Irish Mexican Consulate

Saturday and Sunday in front of Fitzgerald’s on Virginia

Farmer’s Market

Southwestern BBQ

Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and more!

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

10 North Virginia

  • Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce

Maui Wowie Barbecue Roasted Corn fills the air Sacramento's Smokin Joe's BBQ - an award winner!

NHS Executive Director Jesse Guitierrez and his wife Estela with Miss Nevada, Teresa Benitez at Adelante 2003

Adelante Awards Dinner

Local Businesses Honor Hispanic Employees

Ticketed Event:  Nevada Hispanic Services 826-1818 for information

Friday May 7r

Headliners

Concert & Dance

May 8

Malo

Malo is one of the most successful and enduring Latin rock bands in the world.  This year, 2004, they’re celebrating their 32nd anniversary. Their biggest hit, 'Suavecito' reached number 18 on the Billboard charts in April of 1972.  They’ve played all over the world and have performed on the bill with the Rolling Stones and Queen. Malo has at least ten albums to their credit and continue to tour. 

Click here to listen to Suavecito 

Click to read the Malo interview with Mark Guerrero

 
Latin Popstar - Victor Soleil

Victor Soleil

This Catalina Records recording star that is described by Latin insiders as the next big star in the Latin Pop music market. 

 

Victor has opened for Shakira on her Tour of the Mongoose, MDO, and for Pilar Montenegro.  Victor will appear Friday and Saturday on the Main Stage and sign his new CD.

 

From his first CD Victor Soleil

Play Cuando Estoy Contigo

Play Cafe Por La Manana

Play Donde Vas

Play Por Ti Vencere

 
Flamenco Guitar Sensation - Michael Olsen

Michael Olsen

Flamenco Guitarist

From his early days as the lead guitarist of The Epics in the '60's, Michael became inspired by Manitas de Plata and became one of the USA's top flamenco guitarists.  With six (6) CDs recorded, Michael continues to play over 100 concert dates per year.  His instruments include flamenco guitar, cello, sitar and violins.  Michael simply says "When in doubt, play more guitar."

 

Play Gala & Dali 

From the latest CD

Michael Olsen Live

Recorded Live at Red Rocks

 
Lamonyk

Spanish Rock Band - Lamonyk

LAMONYK is one of the premiere “Spanish Rock” groups from Southern California.  LAMONYK will bring its unique sound to a wider audience to Cinco de Mayo Reno 2004.  Recent triumphs include “Hace Tiempo” and “Ensename A Olvidar “which were on two separate occasions both the most popular “Hit of the Week” on the major radio station Super Estrella radio show at 107.1 FM in Los Angeles. 

Moir Sin Sentir - Lamonyk's Newest CD

From the CD Morir Sin Sentir

Play Volver A Vivar 

Play Hace Tiempo

*Schedule of Events is subject to change

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