After postponing activities from May to July, organizers of Emporia’s Cinco de Mayo have now canceled the event outright for this year.
Organizer Sally Sanchez says the event may be canceled, but the work of Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow continues. Sanchez expects a lot of energy around next year’s event because the plans for this year have been canceled.
Organizers had announced royalty candidates last month and were planning a full day of food, entertainment, contests, live music and recognition of scholarship award winners. The coronation and scholarship announcement will be at 2 pm July 11 and will be livestreamed on the Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow Facebook page.
For more information about planning for Cinco de Mayo 2021, go online to www.hottfiesta.org or follow Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow on social media.
11:30 am Wednesday: Cinco de Mayo now canceled
Coronavirus has canceled yet another Emporia community activity.
Cinco de Mayo was originally set for May 2 but was pushed in early April to July 11. Now it has been canceled outright.
Organizers had announced royalty candidates last month and were planning a full day of food, entertainment, contests, live music and recognition of scholarship award winners.
In a social media post, organizers said they are committed to offering a safe environment for the public.
