The City of Duncanville is hosting the city’s 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Armstrong Park located at the corner of Wheatland and Main Street from 2:00pm to 8:00pm.

Cinco de Mayo does not celebrate Mexican Independence Day, as many people believe. It marks the anniversary of Mexico’s “Battle of Puebla” in 1862 when a fledging Mexican army defeated the larger, better equipped invading French forces.

Cinco de Mayo festivals throughout the United States honor this historic part of Mexican history, and also celebrates Hispanic/Latino culture and tradition.

Please check out the vendors and entertainment we have scheduled. Also check out the Salsa Tasting Contest that will be held at this event.