[Archived] Taste of Cinco de Mayo Friday, May 1

For Immediate Release: April 20, 2015

Enjoy an evening that will give you a “Taste of Cinco de Mayo” with food, music and dance.  Mexican culinary delights start your evening sponsored by local restaurants. Food sponsors to date are South Austin Grill, Los Toltecos and Dos Amigos. The Quetzales Mexican Dance Ensemble, Northern Virginia's premier Mexican folkloric performing company will provide a spectacular 30 minute performance beginning at 6:30 pm.  

At 7:30 pm, Ocho de Bastos, a Latin jazz band will culminate the evening’s festivities and get you on your feet with the Latin beat. 

Advanced tickets are $5 per person, $15 per family.  At door tickets are $10 per person, $20 per family. Children must be accompanied by one adult. To register online, visit www.alexandriava.gov/webtrac.

The "Taste of Cinco de Mayo" will be held at the Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St., and is part of the "First Fridays" Series. The Series is a project of the Office of the Arts, a division of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. 

For additional information, contact Cheryl Anne Colton at cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov, 703.746.5565, or visit www.alexandriava.gov/Arts.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, contact Cheryl Ann Colton at 703.746.5565 (Virginia Relay 711) or e-mail cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov.