Join us for the 5th annual Cinco de Mayo en Westwood, a two-day community event that honors the history and cultural significance of the Batalla de Puebla while celebrating Mexican identity, resistance, and pride. Experience live music, performances, lucha libre, local vendors, family friendly activities, art installations, delicious food and more.
In a time when our communities are demonized and our culture is commodified, speaking up and reclaiming our history and identity is rebellion. This celebration is more than an event—it’s a statement that our culture, our traditions, and our voices will not be silenced.
In a time when our communities are demonized and our culture is commodified, speaking up and reclaiming our history and identity is rebellion. This celebration is more than an event—it’s a statement that our culture, our traditions, and our voices will not be silenced.
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SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP
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VENDOR LINE UP
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CALL FOR ARTIST!
CORRE LA VOZ, ES REBLION!
Westwood Community Art Show
We invite artists and community members to submit artwork for our upcoming Cinco de Mayo en Westwood Art Show. The art show will run from May 3rd - May 21st both at the Hecho en Westwood Galeria & Community Space as well as the Online Galeria.
This exhibition will highlight the pride, resilience, resistance and Mexican identity that stems from the history of la Batalla de Puebla. In a battle where the Mexican people of Puebla had everything going against them, they united and defeated the French. In a time when our communities are demonized and our culture commodified, reclaiming our identity is an act of rebellion.
Sign up to show your artwork by clicking the button below.
This exhibition will highlight the pride, resilience, resistance and Mexican identity that stems from the history of la Batalla de Puebla. In a battle where the Mexican people of Puebla had everything going against them, they united and defeated the French. In a time when our communities are demonized and our culture commodified, reclaiming our identity is an act of rebellion.
Sign up to show your artwork by clicking the button below.
BECOME A PADRINO/MADRINA OF CINCO DE MAYO EN WESTWOOD!
Padrinos and Madrinas are a key part of Mexican celebrations, and at Cinco de Mayo en Westwood, we invite our community to take part in this meaningful tradition. This event is driven by the community for the community, and it wouldn’t be possible without your support. Starting at just $50, you can become a Padrino or Madrina and directly help keep this important event free and accessible for all. Click the button below to learn more.
