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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 2013
Page
8
The Odessa Cinco de Mayo parade drew hundreds along Andrews Highway with 53 entrants. Organizer Jesse Porras showcased vaquero costumes from Carlos and Keiler Ortega and a large vaquero group finale backed by Fiesta West Texas.
Guadalupe Dominguez watched the Odessa Cinco de Mayo Parade on Andrews Highway where smaller floats contrasted with grander displays. Mariachis from Odessa High and Ector Jr. High rode flatbeds as families, judges, and local businesses joined in. A 12 year old and cousins enjoyed the hydraulics of Tejano cars, while relatives praised the cultural scenes and festive atmosphere.
Best Car Pedro Hernandez, Best Truck Filberto Gonzales, Best Horse Dora Rivas with Carlos and Reiner Ortega. Best Float YMCA Maria Tercero. first Esteban Puentes, second Luz Amparo, third place unspecified.
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