Guadalupe Centers, Inc.

Review on attending Celebration honoring Cinco de Mayo. Guadalupe Center does such amazing things for the community so I have no problem at all supporting them, not to mention most of the entertainment is free. The center on the outside is beautiful and kept in pristine condition.
It kicks off Friday night, I did not go but the info on it said this would be the only time you would need to pay to get in to see the band. Saturday, I went and their was a band playing traditional Hispanic music. A big white tent was set up to shield the crowd from the elements. The weather was pretty perfect. Grabbed some tacos and horchata before sitting to take it all in. Different groups rotated up, my favorite was the little senoritas and seniors, they were so cute acting so grown up, excellent little dancers, nailed it! The music though is really loud, Im sure it can be heard for blocks.
Walking around outside of the centers courtyard their were tons of inflatable bounce houses and slides (I think available Saturday only), a possible 8. For 12 $ the kiddos can get an unlimited bracelet for the day. Lots of vendors selling wrestling masks, ponchos to Mexican candy and of course lots more food options. I usually get either mango with chamoy or fruit veggie cup with chamoy and lime.
It seemed to me their were an unusual high amount of officers present which was welcomed if not to make sure all the little kiddos running around were safe. The event is very family friendly. The roads surrounding are closed off. For now traffic comes in waves so parking spots have a good turn over rate. I can see though that if this event grows in popularity parking will get tricky. Every year the event evolves a little more, its good now but I can see it becoming great.

I love the Guadalupe Center!
My daughter performed here with her folklorico dance group.
The center is beautiful… makes me feel like I’m in Mexico :)
A Cinco De Mayo festival is held here every year, with live entertainment (singers, dancers, and bands) games for kids, drinks, and lots of food.
Come on by next Cinco De Mayo! I’d love you to see you: D

Do you trust your partner to select the reception site for you? Many brides wouldn’t but I did. Truth of the matter is, it’s just a big party which society has allowed to become a BOOMING business. Even though I had never been to the actual site I am the one who made the arrangements with Sonia at GC. She knows her business well. As soon as you tell her the number of attendees she can visualize one of the rooms for you and tell you how many tables you’ll need. They have a full kitchen on site with linens and the prices are very reasonable. ($ 10 per person and up) I scheduled a tasting for tomorrow so I’ll let you know how it goes!