Greater City Providence

Downcity Cinco de Mayo Block Party – May 7, 2016

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The Sixth Annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party in Downcity Providence

[alert type=”muted”]Saturday May 7th, 2016 • 11am – 6pm • 260 Westminster Street, Providence RI (between Dorrance Street and Mathewson Street).[/alert]

In Downcity and its merchant members are excited to announce the colorful return of the Downcity Cinco de Mayo Block Party on Saturday May 7th from 11am­ to 6pm. We will be celebrating the local flavors, sounds, and textures of our city–all along Westminster Street!

The event is FREE and open to the public.

#CincoPVD2016, now a Downcity institution, is in its sixth year running.

Join us as we celebrate the warm weather with music, food, dancing, and more!

Entertainment will be provided by the latin tunes of DJ Studebaker Hawk, with local live acts throughout the day. Special guests include Mariachi de Brown, the reggae band Natural Element, and an appearance by the Extraordinary Rendition Band. Mijo’s Tacos, Talulah’s, Poco Loco Tacos, Like no Udder, Hola Baked Goods, Red Fin, Fugo, and Laughing Gorilla are offering tacos and treats at this neighborhood blowout. Drinks will be provided by Bolt Coffee Co., Woody’s Delicious Lemonade, Little Bitte Cocktails, Aurora, and Trinity Brewhouse at Grant’s Block (260 Westminster Street) with Cinco specialties such as Margaritas and Sangria.

With the return of the Rock n’ Roll Yard Sale, Westminster street will host over 40 vendors, pedaling their expertly curated records, vintage ephemera, books, handmade jewelry, and crafts.

This is a family-friendly event with face painting, balloons, sidewalk chalk, mask making, and many other play activities.
For up to date information, please RSVP on our Facebook Event Page.

See you In Downcity!

Greater City Providence

Promoting the smart urban growth of the Greater Providence region.

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