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This weekend, the West Side of St. Paul will come to life with music, dancing and colorful cars.

The annual Cinco de Mayo event kicks off Friday with a car show and continues into Saturday with a parade and performances. Organizers of the celebration of Mexican culture say they want to lift people’s spirits after a winter that was challenging for many in the community. 

Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke with Santino Franco, co-chairman of West Side Fiestas, the group behind the event, to learn more about the celebration.

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The annual Cinco de Mayo event includes a car show, a parade and performances. Organizers of the celebration say it’s a way to bring people together after a long, tough winter.

This weekend, the West Side of St. Paul will come to life with music, dancing and colorful cars.The annual Cinco de Mayo event kicks off Friday with a car show and continues into Saturday with a parade and performances. Organizers of the celebration of Mexican culture say they want to lift people’s spirits after a winter that was challenging for many in the community.Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke with Santino Franco, co-chairman of West Side Fiestas, the group behind the event, to learn more about the celebration.

West Side of St. Paul set to celebrate Cinco de Mayo after challenging winter

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