Cinco de Mayo Parade 2018
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Join Council Member Cisneros for the League of United Latin American Citizens' (LULAC) annual Cinco de Mayo Parade, starting at the corner of Hamilton and Texas in Downtown Houston. This festive parade will gather elected officials, members of the community, businesses, schools, colleges, and others to walk and dance to the rhythm of Hispanic music.
Click here for more info.
When:
Saturday, May 5th, 10 am - 12 pm
Where:
Downtown
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Begins at corner of Hamilton and Texas
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Second Ward: Piñatafest
2018
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Come celebrate the 2nd Annual Piñatafest, a free, family-friendly community event in the East End Cultural District coinciding with Cinco de Mayo. Celebrating the cultural tradition of
piñata-making and its long-lived presence throughout Houston’s 2nd Ward
, Piñatafest will feature live music, an outdoor juried sculpture exhibition, lots of free family-friendly activities, and local street vendors offering food, drinks, and crafts.
Learn more here
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When:
Saturday, May 5, 2018, 12 pm - 4 pm
Where:
Navigation Esplanade, 2800 Navigation Blvd
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Piñatafest
Art Ride: Explore East End Murals
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Artist Celestina Billington &
BikeHouston
will host a social art ride through East End Houston to explore murals. The ride will culminate on the Navigation Esplanade for the celebration of Piñatafest 2018 Sculpture Exhibition presented by the East End Foundation. Family-friendly, this ride will be approximately 6-10 miles.
Learn more by clicking here.
When:
Saturday, May 5th, 12-3 pm
Where:
Meet at Moon Tower Inn, 3004 Canal Street
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Two-Part Series On
Near Northside History
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Enjoy live music, light bites, and libations at Part 1 of a two-part series on the Near Northside History on May 4th. Part 2 to follow on May 10th.
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Part 1:
100 Years of Near Northside
(1840-1940)
When:
Friday, May 4th, 6 pm
Where:
Leonel Castillo Community Center, 2101 South Street
Part 2:
Near Northside History
(after 1940)
When:
Thursday, May 10th, 6 pm
Where:
Leonel Castillo Community Center, 2101 South Street
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Take Action Now!
Business Funding After Harvey
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Does your small business need help in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey? Attend this free financial assistance event for small businesses recovering after Hurricane Harvey. Small business owners are encouraged to bring a laptop. During this workshop, business owners will be able to apply for 0% interest relief loans up to $25,000.
Register here
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When:
Monday, May 7, 2018, 6-8 pm
Where:
Leonel Castillo Community Center
2101 South Street
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Download the 311 app to your
Android
or
iPhone
. When you see an issue in your neighborhood,
use the app to report it
. You can even include photos! If you prefer to talk directly to a representative about your issue, or want to request information about City resources, birth certificates, elections, and more, call 713-837-0311.
Remember: Always call 911 in the case of an emergency!
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