Dancers move to a traditional folk dance on top of a float in the parade. Cesar Chavez Street in West St. Paul was filled with people of all ages to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Saturday morning. (Meghan Vosbeek/ TommieMedia)
A car decorated in sombreros, blankets and paper flowers leads a group of kids through the parade. The parade started at 10 a.m. and went along Cesar Chavez Street from Wabasha Street to Ada Street. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
Two women carry a sign for the Cesar Chaves Academia. Cesar Chaves was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
A girl dressed in native head feathers and tribal attire dances through the parade. Saturday morning’s procession showcased many different tribal and traditional dances. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
Vendors showcased ugar skulls, bracelets and other festive items along the parade route. Traditional merchandise, food and drinks were available for purchase among the festivities on Saturday. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
A parade princess helps carry the Minnesota Twins sign. Stages opened for live entertainment around noon on Saturday and continued throughout the day. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
A mural of the United States, Mexico and Central America is lit by the sun Saturday morning during the Cinco de Mayo Festival in West St. Paul. The festival stated at 7:45 a.m. with the Menudo 5K Family Run. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
A man waves to the crowd as he leads the parade. The festival grounds closed at 6 p.m. Saturday evening. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
A group from the Neighborhood House marches in the parade. Kids and adults of all ages participated. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
A girl dances down Cesar Chavez street in her traditional dress. Mexico’s modern folk dance tradition is blended of elements from its Indigenous, African and European heritages. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
“Charlie Brown” character Linus stands on the sidewalk dressed in a sombrero. The streets of St. Paul were decorated in all things Cinco de Mayo-themed. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
Meghan Vosbeek can be reached at vosb0005@stthomas.edu.