The Arts Council of Brownwood hosted the 1st annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration in the streets of Historic Downtown Brownwood on Friday evening, May 6th with a large crowd in attendance.  Organizers estimate more than 2500 people attended the festival.

Food and craft vendors, activities for children, dancing, and artists painting portraits and caricatures lined the street near the Lyric Theatre to Pat Coursey Park. Crowds were entertained on the streets by Matachines de Sta. María Reina de la Paz dancers and Mariachi Los Toros, from Austin.  There were activities for the whole family, including piñatas for the children.

A concert inside the Lyric Theatre was presented by Revolution Strings, a high school string group from Abilene with 20 members between the ages of 14 and 18.

Pictured above and below are photos from the festival Friday.