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Cinco de Mayo Festival at St. Johns Town Center, Jacksonville

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at St. Johns Town Center, Jacksonville, Florida. On Wednesday May 5, 2010, it’s time for the 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival which is a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of live music, authentic Mexican foods and traditional dances.

The schedule of events includes:

3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
95.1 WAPE and X102.9 Street Teams on-site with prize giveaways
Inflatable wacky joust and boxing ring
Tattoo airbrushing and fun for everyone!

3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Live Latin music with Conjucto Tropical
Latin dancing with Flamenco Expressions

4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Face painter, balloon artist and juggler

7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Live music by The Charlie Walker Band

Wednesday, May 5 from 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.

St. Johns Town Center – Town Square
4663 River City Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246

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Pirate Parade at Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

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The Isle of Eight Flags shrimp festival in Fernandina, Amelia Island, Florida,  draws a huge crowd every year, but the festivities kick off early with a fun and festive parade. Here you’ll see all kinds of floats and costumes,from dancing shrimp, to dancers, live bands, music, soldiers and of course the always popular pirates. This time they even managed to scare our camera man. Check out this video and you’ll understand what I’m talking about.
(Click here to read our previous post about the Fernandina Shrimp Festival)

Cinco de Mayo in Charleston, SC

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Cinco de MayoThis year it’s actually the  fifth annual Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, May 1st, at the Visitors Center Bus Terminal in downtown Charleston from 7p.m. to 11p.m. The celebration will feature Orquesta Mayor, DJ Luigi Bravo of Latin Groove, (R)evolution:Genesis, Latin Groove Kids, Professional Salsa Dance Performances and a Salsa Dance Competition (Winner receives $200).

May 5th marks the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the United States, this day has become a celebration known as “Cinco de Mayo.” It has become a time to commemorate Mexican heritage and culture.

Come celebrate on Saturday, May 1st! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ryan White HIV Care Program at Roper St. Francis Healthcare.

Charleston Cinco de Mayo FestivalSchedule
7:00-7:45 DJ Luigi
7:45-8:00 Salsa Kids
8:00-8:45 Oruestra Mayor – Set 1
8:45-9:00 Buen Ache
9:00-9:15 Arthur Murray
9:15-10:00 Oruestra Mayor – Set 2
10:00-10:15 Salsa Competition
10:15010:30 Femme Fatales
10:30-11:00 (R)evolution Reggeton Group

Tickets
$8 online, pre-event (make sure to bring PayPal receipt to event)
$10 at the door
Kids 12 and under get in FREE

Food and drink are sold separately. Cash only.  For more information and tickets visit www.charlestoncinco.com

North Charleston Arts Festival 2010

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The 2010 North Charleston Arts Festival takes place from April 30 – May 8, 2010. The celebration lasts for nine whole days and the festival is one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in the Lowcountry.

North Charleston Arts festivalThe Main Event
The Main Event, held May 1st and 2nd at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex, offers free admission and parking to over 40 performances on four stages featuring national, regional, and local professional performers, ethnic and cultural groups. Other activities include judged art, photography, youth art, and fine craft exhibitions, a gem & mineral show, children’s activities, Art & Craft booths, and an Outdoor Food Court.

The Festival Week
Concerts, theater and dance performances, children’s programs, literary events, and multi-cultural block parties are just some of the offerings during the Festival Week. The Arts Festival has over 50 free or moderately priced ticketed events throughout the week at various locations around North Charleston. Festival Week offerings include concerts, theater and dance performances, children’s programs, literary events, block parties, an Art Walk, and much more.

The Grand Finale
The festivities conclude on Saturday, May 8, with the Grand Finale at Riverfront Park, featuring a variety of concerts and activities, as well as a fantastic fireworks display over the Cooper River.

For more information call 843-745-1087 or visit www.northcharleston.org

Cinco de Mayo in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Myrtle Beach is getting ready for the big party and you are invited. Come to downtown Myrtle Beach for the Rock’n The Beach Cinco de Mayo Celebration, which is South Carolina’s Largest.

Cinco de MayoThere will be regional entertainment, competitions, music, dancing, and great food. You definitely don’t want to miss the Air Guitar Competition, even if you don’t participate, it is a spectator sport.
The organizers are also holding a Cook-Off Caliente Style, whatever that means, but we always enjoy food events. You just can’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo without good food. Speaking of food, how about the Man VS Cinco de Mayo food challenge? If you ever watched one of those shows and said “I know I could eat that”, this one is for you.

We filmed the Wienerdog Race in Savannah and this event has its own version of that, but of course, for Cinco de Mayo instead the event has a Chihuahua race instead. That sounds like so much fun, I can’t wait.

And best of all…this is a free community event.

The Cinco de Mayo celebration takes place on May 8th, from 1pm-10pm, 8th Ave. North – 9th Ave. North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC.

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