Safford – The annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta takes place this weekend starting with a parade down mainstreet, followed by entertainment and activities at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Graham County Courthouse and travels down Main Street in Safford.
The Fiesta starts at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and will feature entertainment, food and a fundraiser raffle, featuring four different drawings:
- Grand prize – 50/50 cash prize
- 2nd prize – 7 piece dinette set from Valley Furniture
- 3rd prize – $250 service credit from Freedom Ford
- 4th prize – $20 Gas Card
There will be two stages with entertainment:
Main Stage (Outside) Schedule:
Hosted by DJ SJM (Fabian Leon)
9:45 – Opening Prayer Fr. Robert
Flag Raising ceremony
10:00 – Parade (Start @ Courthouse East on Main
Street to 3rd Avenue North to St. Rose of Lima)
11:00 – Mariachi Bellas Musical
12:00 – Douglas High School Folklorico
12:45 – Teresa Rose
1:00 – Garcia Brother’s
1:30 – Safford Dance Academy
2:30 – Extreme Martial Arts
3:00 – GTown Ent Mr. J Loc & Gethsemani
3:30 – Cinderella Scholarship
3:45 – Ardoz & Same Ol G
4:00 – Raffle for 50/50
Hall Stage (Inside)
Hosted by DJ Money Mike
12:00 – GTown Ent Mr. J Loc & Gethsemani
12:30 – Mariachi Bellas Musical
1:30 – Douglas High School Folklorico
2:30 – Miranda Mi Canta
3:00 – EAC Danseries
3:30 – Gethsemani Arodz & Same Ol G
4:30 – Teresa Rose
Activities will include a kids corner with:
- Bowling
- Sack Races
- Hula Hoop Contest
- Face Painting
- Hit the Pinata
- Games
Tickets for kid’s games are $5.00 for unlimited games and $3 for second child.
