This Sunday will be no time to take a siesta. Virginia Avenue Park is hosting a free Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Classic Car Show from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Come sing and dance to a fabulous entertainment line-up including Mariachi Estrella de Jalisco, a group that will make you shout “Ahua.”
The emcee will be award-winning performance artist Maria Elena Gaitan, adding the history of Cinco de Mayo to the stage. Also featured, are children’s Mexican arts and crafts, carnival games and food including tacos, tostadas, quesadillas and fresh fruit juices by Frida Taqueria in Santa Monica.
Back by popular demand is the Classic Car Show organized by Andrew Gomez with support from Biar’s Keystone Bodyshop, High Rollerz Limousines, and Hallo Construction.
The car show will feature classic, vintage, muscle cars, low riders, trucks and specialty vehicles. Car show exhibitors will compete for The Mayor’s Choice Trophy judged by Santa Monica Mayor Herb Katz, and the Chiefs’ Trophy judged by Santa Monica Police Chief Timothy Jackman and Santa Monica Fire Chief Jim Hone. Trophies will also be awarded for “Best In Class” in various categories.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 3, 2008. Read the original PDF.