Since its beginning, generations ago, the Southwest Detroit Cinco de Mayo parade has been growing in size and popularity along with the growth of the local Latino population.
Southwest Detroit Celebrates Cinco de Mayo In 2008
Detroit News – The day commemorates a May 5, 1862, battle with the French Army over a Mexican-held fort (Mexico held on), and recognizes those who fight against oppression… The parade was filled with red, white and green decorated floats, costumed dancers and oldsters and school kids alike.
