The Arts Council of Brownwood hosted the 2019 Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Friday, May 3rd from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. in the streets of downtown Brownwood. Over 4,500 guests attended the event.

The outdoor fiesta included food and craft vendors, an area for dancing, free games, piñatas, activities for children, and several contests for adults. The Brownwood Art Association Spring Show at Cinco was be in The Vault and the Passion for Trucks Show was in parking lot across from Tr3s Leches.

The Homemade Salsa Contest was sponsored by Tr3s Leches Bakery. In the Professional Salsa Contest, the public voted for their favorite salsa, provided by several local restaurants. Several downtown businesses competed in the Window Decorating Contest sponsored by Spa de la Terre, and there was a Jalapeño Eating Contest and a Grito Contest at the end of the evening.

Free performances in the Lyric Theatre featured Mariachi El Romance and México 2000 Ballet Folklórico, presented by the Law Office of Natalia Lopez and Constancio Welding. There was also live performances by A.M.P (art.music.people) in Pat Coursey Park and demonstrations in the streets by the Early Belles, Matachines de Sta. Maria Reina de la Paz, MX Matrix Cheer and Dance, and Solo Fitness Zumba.

The Arts Council of Brownwood is pleased to announce a Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Friday evening, May 6 from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. on Center Avenue in Historic Downtown Brownwood near the Lyric Theatre.

There will be food and craft vendors, activities for children, an area for dancing, and artists painting portraits and caricatures. There will be entertainment in the streets provided by the Matachines de Sta. María Reina de la Paz dancers and Mariachi Los Toros, from Austin. There will also be other activities and contests throughout the evening.

The big concert for the evening will be presented by Revolution, a high school string group from Abilene with 20 members between the ages of 14 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lyric Theatre. They play a mix of warm country fiddle with the energy of Celtic reels for a lively and inspiring musical performance experience. Revolution has been a special musical guest and several state and national events, including the National Public Radio’s acclaimed show, From the Top.