Cinco de Mayo falls on a Sunday this year and the Bay Area is gearing up for the festivities. Law enforcement in the region will also be gearing up for a busy day.
Several agencies, such as the San Jose and Oakland police departments, will be ramping up activity on Sunday. More officers are expected to be on the roads. Both San Jose and Oakland will be on the watch for sideshows, which have proved disruptive in past years.What is Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla.
Celebrations in San FranciscoCinco de Mayo Festival at District Six428 11th Street, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.Cinco de Mayo at Union Station2075 Mission Street, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.La Bamba movie showing at Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture2 Marina Boulevard, 5:30 p.m.Celebrations in the South BayDowntown San Jose parade and festivalPlaza de Cesar Chavez, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. parade; festival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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