Cinco de Mayo Festival Planned in Shafter May Day Parade
The Shafter City Council and Mayor Garry Nelson proclaimed Cinco de Mayo Days from May 1 to April 13, 1999, inviting community participation in the downtown parade at 10 a.m. May 1 at Mannel Park. The event runs to 8 p.m. with Mariachi San Marcos, bands Clean Slate and Kapaz, Folklorico dances, Kid Corner, food booths, and a pine of family activities.