All of the Westside came together to celebrate Mexican culture, heritage and freedom during various Cinco de Mayo events this past weekend.
In Santa Monica, local points of interest like the Third Street Promenade and Pier were packed out, with a special Mariachi performance at the Promenade bringing a large crowd.
The Pier was especially crowded for the holiday, and the location was host to a special season ticket holders event Sunday for National Women’s Soccer League squad Angel City FC, which included player meet-and-greets and a special Q&A panel with Angel City Coach Becki Tweed and General Manager Angela Mangano.
In Venice, the streets and beach were taken over by the vibrant Mexican car culture, with a Saturday street festival adjacent to Oakwood Recreation Center featuring low-riders along with musical entertainment and food trucks.
On Sunday, the Venice Beach boardwalk was taken over by a special Car Show, featuring the likes of 310 Riders Car Club and United Riderz Los Angeles.
thomas@smdp.com
