Cinco de Mayo events

Deseret News (Salt Lake City), Apr 29, 2004

A sampling of the Cinco de Mayo events planned along the Wasatch Front. A more complete listing of events is available at the Utah Office of Hispanic Affairs Web site: dced.utah.gov/hispanic/events/ events.html.

Salt Lake City

May 1-2

"Mexifest" at Salt Palace. Latino food and music festival. Events include a salsa tasting contest a salsa dance contest, and a Mexican customs contest, with women dressed in costumes from different states of Mexico.

Hours: 11 to 11 Sat., 12-10 Sun. Admission: $2. Proceeds go to the Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation. Sponsored by Mundo Hispano newspaper and Univision. Information: 801-569-3338.

May 4-5

Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz at Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah. A performance of live Mexican dances and music. 7:30 p.m. Tue. and Wed. Admission: $12-$18, discounts for students and groups. Information: 801-355-2787.

May 8

Horizonte School Cinco de Mayo 5k run and walk, and festival with Mexican music, folk dancing and food. Entrance fee: $15. Run starts at 9 a.m. at the state Capitol and ends at Memory Grove. Proceeds support scholarship for Horizonte students. Information: 578-8574, ext. 413

Heber City

May 1

Cinco de Mayo on Heber Valley Railroad. A train ride with live Latin music, dinner and dancing. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Admission: $38 adult, $21 for children 3-12. Children under 3 are free. Information: 435- 654-5601.

West Valley City

May 1

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Centennial Park. Features entertainment, games, food, rides, music and dancing. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is free. Sponsored by Telemundo and West Valley City.

Ogden

May 8

Cinco de Mayo Festival at Ogden

Amphitheater & Municipal Gardens. Music, performances and food from a variety of Latin American cultures. Events include Weber State University Brain Bowl award, Car & Bike Show, and children's activities. Noon to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Sponsored by Image de Utah - NU CHAC. Information: 801-644-6362.

May 9

2004 Sundance Film "Farmingville" at Peery's Egyptian Theater, 5 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, $5 children. Contact: 801-644-6362. Proceeds go to Image de Utah -- NU CHAC Hispanic Scholarship.

Provo

May 1

Cinco de Mayo at Pioneer Park. Mexican music, drama and food. Admission is free. Noon to 4 p.m. Sponsored by Harvest Fellowship Church. Information: 801-492-9179