Cinco de Mayo celebration in Odessa honors Hispanic culture
Ruth Friedberg Campbell reports Odessa hosted a traveling Cinco de Mayo celebration with Mariachi Estrella of Midland, Diana Cordova crowned queen of ESL classes, and remarks from Heritage of Odessa and OC officials. A La Margarita gathering followed with talks on unity and diversity by five speakers including Odel Crawford of the Black Chamber of Commerce and a University representative.
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Cinco de Mayo celebrated amid Mexican unity and history
The article notes Cinco de Mayo marking Mexico's 1862 Battle of Puebla victory under General Ignacio against Napoleon III's French forces, symbolizing unity. It lists local figures including Odessa publisher Patrick Canty and MANO's Irene Renteria, with Moran visiting for LULAC ties and hotel facilities for a 2007 convention.
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Cinco de Mayo Celebrations Across Odessa Shine Bright
Odessa celebrates Cinco de Mayo with mariachi performances at La Margarita and Odessa College. Oscar Moran speaks at La Margarita event while Israel Sanchez, age 2, enjoys a pilata decoration. Diana Cordova is crowned Reina De Las Fiestas at Odessa College as Viva Mexico Folklorico performs.
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