Salvador Villanueva, a local and popular Mariachi singer initiated the festivites at UMOS.
Photo: HNG
Despite early threat of showers festival drew crowds.
By H. Nelson Goodson
September 18, 2011
(Updated)
Milwaukee - On Sunday, the one day United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) Mexican Independence Day and Parade drew about 4,000 festivalgoers in the early stages of the event, despite light drizzle. Lingering rain showers continued throughout the afternoon, but festival organizers kepted the festival open.
Live entertainment, food and music continued passed 7:30 p.m. Organizers were contemplating about shutting down the event early due to continuous rain and cool weather conditions.
Elaborate parade and makeshift floats that made their way from South Divison High School, along S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr. and East on W. Arthur St. to the UMOS Corporate Headquarters on S. Chase Ave. during the parade brought out the local residents to join the festivities.
Salvador Villanueva, a local and popular Mariachi singer initiated the festivites at UMOS. Thousands packed the UMOS parking lot grounds to hear Villanueva sing. Second to entertain the public was Becky López, who sang a few songs. Banda Nueva Emperadora gave the finale presentation at the UMOS Mexican Independence Festival at the Corporate grounds on Sunday evening. The festival ended at 8:00 p.m.
In May, the UMOS SpringFest for Cinco de Mayo was cancelled early in the day due to rain, thunderstorms, lighting and high winds that kept crowds away. Rod Richardson, spokesperson for UMOS confirmed on Sunday, that next year's SpringFest will not be as large as prior years, but will take place. Richardson's confirmation puts to rest rumors that it would be cancel.
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Photo: HNG
Despite early threat of showers festival drew crowds.
By H. Nelson Goodson
September 18, 2011
(Updated)
Milwaukee - On Sunday, the one day United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) Mexican Independence Day and Parade drew about 4,000 festivalgoers in the early stages of the event, despite light drizzle. Lingering rain showers continued throughout the afternoon, but festival organizers kepted the festival open.
Live entertainment, food and music continued passed 7:30 p.m. Organizers were contemplating about shutting down the event early due to continuous rain and cool weather conditions.
Elaborate parade and makeshift floats that made their way from South Divison High School, along S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr. and East on W. Arthur St. to the UMOS Corporate Headquarters on S. Chase Ave. during the parade brought out the local residents to join the festivities.
Salvador Villanueva, a local and popular Mariachi singer initiated the festivites at UMOS. Thousands packed the UMOS parking lot grounds to hear Villanueva sing. Second to entertain the public was Becky López, who sang a few songs. Banda Nueva Emperadora gave the finale presentation at the UMOS Mexican Independence Festival at the Corporate grounds on Sunday evening. The festival ended at 8:00 p.m.
In May, the UMOS SpringFest for Cinco de Mayo was cancelled early in the day due to rain, thunderstorms, lighting and high winds that kept crowds away. Rod Richardson, spokesperson for UMOS confirmed on Sunday, that next year's SpringFest will not be as large as prior years, but will take place. Richardson's confirmation puts to rest rumors that it would be cancel.
Banda Nueva Emperadora gave the finale presentation at the UMOS Mexican Independence Festival at the Corporate grounds on Sunday evening. The festival ended at 8:00 p.m. Photo: HNG
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