On Sunday, May 5, 2024, 23rd street in Richmond, from Rheem Avenue to Clinton Avenue, hosted the city’s Cinco de Mayo celebration.
“This is the 19th Annual Festival,” said Rocio Martinez, of the 23rd Street Merchants Association, in an email. “We had 47 food vendors of all different kinds of food and snacks, 40 of commercials including face painting, toys, Mexican art and Mexican clothing and about 37 information booths including the police department, fire department.” In addition, two stages, one at either end of the festival, featured live entertainment throughout the day.