Yep, it's Cinco de Mayo

In the "old days," when Jorge Madrazo was running the Mexican Consulate here in Seattle (before he moved on to lead SeaMar), he'd spend some time reminding everyone at the big Cinco de Mayo party that "Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day!"

So I'm taking this opportunity to carry on that tradition right here at No Es Muy Típico.

Cinco de Mayo is all about celebrating the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. Mexico's Independence Day is September 16, or Dieciséis de Septiembre. Which doesn't quite roll off the tongue the same way for us gringos.

In any case, ENJOY in good measure.

Want to strut your Latin American colors? Torchlight Parade!

Centro Cultural Hispano Americano is having an organizational meeting for the participation of the Hispanic/Latin American countries in the Torchlight Parade. The actual parade takes place Saturday, July 25 at 7:30pm in Seattle.

WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 1pm

WHERE: Seamar Clinic, 1040 S. Henderson, Seattle, WA 98108

If you have a folkloric costume from your country and would like to be part of this effort, please come to this Saturday's planning meeting!

Each participant must:

1. Have a folkloric costume
2. Attend the organizational meetings
3. Pay a $5.00 fee registration

Please share this with people you know who may be interested. If you are part of a national organization (Colombia Vive, Club Kantuta, etc.) please inform your organization about this opportunity to represent your country in a Seattle tradition!