A whole bunch attended the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Parade and Competition in San Jose on Sunday.
The free family-friendly competition featured meals distributors, artisan cubicles, dwell leisure, a lowrider automotive present and extra. Individuals gathered at Emma Prusch Farm Park after the parade.
Cinco de Mayo started as a commemoration for Mexico’s victory over French forces within the Battle of Puebla in 1862, however has morphed right into a celebration of Mexican-American satisfaction. The occasion was sponsored by the United Lowrider Council of San Jose and the workplace of Metropolis Councilmember Peter Ortiz.
Osblado Rodriguez, with Federacion de Clubes Zacatecanos del Norte de California, performs throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
A automotive heads down King Highway throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Dancers with Grupo Folklorico Yolotli Guerrerense carry out throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Grand Marshal and San Jose Metropolis Councilmember Peter Ortiz rides down King Highway throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
The San Jose Earthquakes mascot named Quakesadus Mascotacus high-fives Evelyn Martinez, 10, throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Rocketship Spark Academy dancers carry out throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Dancers carry out throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Parade individuals trip down King Highway throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Riders with Federacion de Clubes Zacatecanos del Norte de California head down King Highway throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Vehicles head down King Highway throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Dancers carry out throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
A sharks painted San Jose Fireplace Division fireplace engine heads down King Highway throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan waves throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Members of Banda La Conquistadora de San Jose carry out throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Onlookers watch vehicles head down King Highway throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Osblado Rodriguez, with Federacion de Clubes Zacatecanos del Norte de California, performs throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
A automotive heads down King Highway throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
A automotive heads down King Highway throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Parade individuals trip down King Highway throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Dancers carry out throughout the 2nd Annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Could 4, 2025. The parade was alongside King Highway from Alum Rock Avenue to Virginia Avenue. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
