By Darla Shelden, Metropolis Sentinel Reporter
OKLAHOMA CITY – In March of 2023, Scissortail Neighborhood Growth Company (CDC) and design agency Robotic Home offered a brand new picture for the 7th annual OKC Cinco de Mayo Competition.
The 2023 occasion will happen at Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th Road, in Oklahoma Metropolis, on Sunday, Might 2, from 1 – 10:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s victory over French forces on the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
The brand new brand design honors the cultural connection and heritage of Pueblo, Mexico, Oklahoma Metropolis’s sister metropolis.
“Robotic Home helped us to pursue a brand new look that evokes genuine Mexican heritage and historical past,” mentioned Robert Ruiz, President of Scissortail CDC. “After all, we wish individuals to do not forget that it is a occasion the place all are welcome to have fun and honor that tradition.
“Be a part of us for the primary main post-COVID occasion at Scissortail Park, celebrating the 159th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla the place an outnumbered Mexican pressure defeated the French forces, one of many prime militaries of their day,” Ruiz mentioned.
“This battle had a major influence on the potential final result of the US Civil Conflict, because the French had plans to assist the South within the struggle,” Ruiz added.
The OKC Cinco de Mayo Competition is an effort by Scissortail CDC to fund Academia OKC, a non-profit program working a number of in-school and after-school lessons throughout the Oklahoma Metropolis metro, benefiting over 200 low revenue college students.
Packages embody numerous artwork varieties comparable to music, visible arts, dance, and theater whereas preserving the humanities in Oklahoma.
“After many losses final 12 months, resulting from cancelations and lack of funding streams, we want your assist in 2023,” Ruiz mentioned. “Sponsorship and vendor alternatives are nonetheless obtainable.”
Festivities will embody dwell music from native and Worldwide touring artists comparable to Los Rieleros Del Norte, the Norahua Folkloric Dance Group, parade of horses, the crowning of Miss Cinco de Mayo, and actions for youngsters. Competition goers will obtain items from sponsors and distributors, scrumptious meals and extra.
There will likely be a particular presentation of Academia OKC college students demonstrating their expertise in mariachi, folkloric dance, pictures, and visible artwork.
Sponsorship ranges can be found starting from $1,500 to $12,000. Cubicles prices $350 for nonprofits, $450 for companies, and $550 for meals or product gross sales. Contact Luis Hidalgo for extra info: 405-360-1200 or [email protected]
On-line sponsorship functions could be discovered right here. For extra info, contact advertising and [email protected] or name 405-260-1200.
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