Events

APRIL 29TH

Miss/Junior Miss/Little Miss Semifinal

TIME: 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Spring Lake Elementary (4215 S 20th St)
ADMISSION: $10 - Purchase your ticket earlier from your favorite candidate

Come support all of this year's candidate as they compete to win the titles of Miss, Junior Miss, Little Miss Cinco de Mayo 2017.

MARCH 30th
Education Conference

TIME: 8:30 a.m.
LOCATION: University of Nebraska-Omaha

The possibilities are endless for our conference attendees. Just by registering, you are officially eligible for one of four scholarships to help advance your future! Learn about the ways you can grow as an individual and enjoy every aspect of your continuing education.

The future is what you make of it...si se puede!

Let us take care of the logistics! We provide transportation and lunch for all attendees. The influential workshops offered will give amazing insights on ways to make your college career as successful as possible. Here are some of the things we will showcase:

Financial Aid and making the most of it
Tips on earning incredible scholarships to maximize potential & complete your enrollment with ease
Awesome guest speakers that will share their stories and offer guidance for a successful college career
College 101 - For our lunch time presentation, listen to students who have been in your shoes before share their best practices for a college career to remember

MAY 3
WEDNESDAY

Opening Reception & Cinco de Mayo Historic Exhibit

Heighten your sense of pride for our beautiful South Omaha community. Today, businesses and schools are flourishing. The growth our community has experienced is a story worth telling.

TIME: 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: South Omaha Museum, 2314 M Street
COST: FREE TO PUBLIC

Help us kick off the Cinco de Mayo event at our opening reception. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages while networking with influential dignitaries and community leaders. Take a look back at the evolution of South Omaha and learn about our rich history in these never before seen exhibits. The exhibits feature the Mexican heritage and culture that made South Omaha what is it today.

Miss/Junior Miss/Little Miss Coronation

TIME: 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Main Stage/Plaza

Meet the outstanding participants looking to be this year’s Miss, Junior Miss, and Little Miss Cinco de Mayo. These girls spend ample amounts of time preparing for the Cinco de Mayo event. Help us celebrate in style by cheering on these unique individuals as we introduce them.

Requirements:
Miss Cinco de Mayo (Ages 14-19)
-Must be of Hispanic or Hispanic descent
-Must speak English & Spanish
Junior Miss Cinco de Mayo (Ages 9-13 )
-Must be of Hispanic or Hispanic descent
-Must speak English & Spanish

Little Miss (Ages 5-8)
-Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent
-Must speak English & Spanish

We would like to extend a huge thank you to our Miss Cinco de Mayo sponsors: First National Bank, La Nueva, Mexican Dance Academy of Nebraska, and Mundo Latino Omaha.

Concert - La Maquinaria Norteña

TIME: 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Main Stage (Plaza)
Let's pack the house! The Friday night concert on the main stage is always full of energy. The sun goes down, the lights go up and the crowd gets moving. Bring all your friends and dance the night away with a surprise Mexican national act!

$10 ADMISSION
FREE 12 & Under

$2 discount on concert tickets purchased at any Supermercado Nuestra Familia before the concert or when presenting your First National Bank debit or credit card the day of the show!

$5 off Purchase an all-day carnival ride pass at any Supermercado Nuestra Familia store starting April 14th.

Food & Beer Garden

Carnival

TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 24th Street (L to P)

Family fun at its finest! All your favorite rides and midway games are lining 24th Street again this year.

$5 off Purchase an all-day carnival ride pass at any Supermercado Nuestra Familia store starting April 14th

Health Fair

Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade
(NE Statehood 150)

TIME: 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: 24th Street (D to L)
The event is rain or shine

The Cinco de Mayo parade is one of the largest and best in the Midwest. This awe inspiring parade marches down historic South 24th street featuring incredible floats, marching bands, unique entertainers and several local companies and organizations that strive to give back to the community and celebrate their heritage. Huge crowds take to the streets to cheer the parade on, all the way down 24th street. Join us and be a part of this monumental event!

The 2017 parade Grand Marshal is Nebraska Statehood 150.

Entry fees
Private Citizen: $60
Nonprofit (under 1 million revenue): $125
Nonprofit (over 1 million revenue): $200
Small Business: $180
Politician: $275
Corporate Business: $350
Horses: $150 (for ten horses)

Limit: First 100 entries

TIME: 12:00 p.m. / Noon
LOCATION: South 24th Street & M

Be cautious, be preventative. Join us for the Cinco de Mayo health fair. We're bringing in area health institution experts to provide a variety of health information and free screenings, with health professionals on hand to answer questions.

Beer Garden Show-
Victoria "La Mala"

TIME: 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Beer Garden

There's no better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than experiencing the Saturday night concert on the main stage. We're bringing an act that's sure to wow and get you moving! Enjoy beautiful spring weather with plenty of dancing room at our outdoor venue.

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Fiesta & Exhibitors

TIME: 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: South 24th Street (L to P)

The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta has something for everyone:

Live Entertainment on three stages
Children’s Physicians Kids’ World (Mundo de Niños)
Youth Area (Area Juvenil)
Authentic Mexican Food
Beer Garden
Exhibitors
Job Fair (Saturday only)
Health Fair (Sunday only)

Carnival

TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
LOCATION: South 24th Street (L to P)

Enjoy a second day of carnival rides and games.

$5 off Purchase an all-day carnival ride pass at any Supermercado Nuestra Familia store starting April 14th

Mariachi Mass

TIME: 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Main Stage (Plaza)

This unique outdoor Sunday morning Mass features liturgical music led by a mariachi band and Assumption-Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Christian Service

TIME: 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: 24th & O Street Stage

Invite your loved ones and celebrate faith during our Sunday Christian Service with live music and worship.

Fiesta & Exhibitors

TIME: 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: South 24th Street

The Fiesta has a little something for everyone to enjoy:

Live Entertainment on three stages

Children’s Physicians Kids’ World (Mundo de Niños)

Youth Area (Area Juvenil)

Authentic Mexican Food

Beer Garden

Exhibitors

Health Fair (Sunday only)

Carnival

TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 24th Street (L to P)

Bring your family and help us close out the Cinco de Mayo weekend with a fun filled day of carnival rides and midway games.

$5 off Purchase an all-day carnival ride pass at any Supermercado Nuestra Familia store starting April 14th

Victory Boxing 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Showdown

TIME: 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Omaha South High School - Collin Stadium

ADMISSION:
$10 Adults
$5 Kids
FREE 5 and under

15 incredible fights from the Junior Olympic State tournament as well as local non-tournament fights!

It's going to be a great showdown to support a great cause and organization.

All proceeds go to the non- profit Victory Boxing Club

$2 discount on concert tickets purchased at any Supermercado Nuestra Familia before the concert or when presenting your First National Bank debit or credit card the day of the show!

$5 off Purchase an all-day carnival ride pass at any Supermercado Nuestra Familia store starting April 14th.

Concert - Los Horoscopos de Durango

TIME: 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Main Stage (Plaza)
$10 ADMISSION
Los Horóscopos de Durango is one of the longest recording groups in the Regional Mexican genre performing Duranguense banda.

This successful group was started by Dn. Armando Terrazas in Chicago during 1975. As of 2006, it is led by Vicky and Marisol Terrazas, backed by Leo Terrazas (vocals and sax), Martin Alonso Leyva (vocals and sax), Oscar Ponce (tamboron, keyboards), Gerardo (vocals and tamboron), Roberto Marin(keyboard and Tuba), and Hector Villasenor(drums). This group has performed with success throughout Mexico and the United States.

Guest Artist: Victoria 'La Mala'