Rosarito Beach Offers An Authentic Mexican Cinco De Mayo Celebration

 
ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---For the first time the city of Rosarito Beach, just 30 miles south of San Diego, will offer the chance to celebrate Cinco De Mayo in an authentic Mexican atmosphere this Saturday and Sunday (May 2 and 3). 

“As well as being a holiday here, Cinco De Mayo has become an occasion celebrated by many in the United States,” said Rosarito Beach Mayor Hugo Torres. “Now we’re giving everyone the chance to celebrate in a festive and traditional Mexican atmosphere.”

 
Cinco De Mayo is the holiday in celebration of the victory at Puebla on May 5, 1862 of Mexican forces over French troops occupying the country. 

The event, to be held on the grounds behind the landmark Rosarito Beach Hotel, is sponsored by the city and a number of business groups, including AMPI, the association of real estate professionals. 

 

“This is going to be a festive event that has an authentic flavor and offers people the chance to enjoy all the things they love about Mexico,”

said AMPI President Ross Buck.  

“We’re hoping to have a large turnout from the U.S. as well as Mexico, and plan to make this an annual event. As well as having fun, people can learn a bit about Mexican history and culture in a festive setting.”

The celebration on the will be on the Rosarito Beach Hotel grounds adjacent to the beach and pier from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 on Sunday.  

It will feature music, dancing, a Saturday night concert, food, carriage rides and fireworks. Some city hotels are offering special discounts for those attending. 
A two-day restaurant competition will focus on tastes and flavors of early Puebla, where the historic battle occurred. A contest will be held for best authentic Mexican costume. 

Rosarito Beach is a popular tourist destination and beach resort a scenic 18 miles south of the border, which attracts more than a million visitors a year. 
It is known for its authentic Mexican flavor, outdoor activities, shopping, dining, authentic arts and crafts, spas, the world famous Puerto Nuevo lobster village and Baja Studios, where Titanic, Master & Commander and other blockbuster movies were filmed. 

It also is home to 14,000 expatriates, most of them from the United States.

MORE INFO VISIT : www.rosarito.org/cincodemayo

Come to the Fiesta! You are cordially invited to Rosarito

The City of Rosarito in association with AMPI, the local Board of Realtors and many of the City Associations are inviting you to our 1st Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, a fun filled weekend which will focus on the vibrant colors, alluring flavors and lively sounds of Mexico.

The date is Saturday and Sunday, May 2nd and 3rd,2009. There will be something for everyone! Starting at 12 noon on Saturday, there will be continuous live music with Folkloric dancers, Mariachi, Ballet, Salsa, Marimba, guitar and a versatile Mexican Big Band for the evening , followed by a fireworks show. Sunday activities begin at 12 noon. The setting will be the beautiful grounds behind the Rosarito Beach Hotel. You are encouraged to dress in Mexican style clothing as there will be a “best dressed” contest just for the fun of it. Don’t forget to wear your dancing shoes.

There will be a restaurant cook-off competition highlighting the scents and flavors of early Puebla Mx. and throughout the venue food and beverages will be offered by local restaurants for your enjoyment.

Many Rosarito associations including Rosarito’s very talented artists’ group as well as the local furniture designers will be displaying their works. AMPI as well as others will be hosting booths.

The Hotel Association is offering special hotel rates, some with spa packages and others with golf packages. If there are groups of 10 or more people that would prefer to come down on buses rather than drive, this will be available, free, with advance planning.

This is our way to remind you that Rosarito is diverse and fun.
There is no charge for admittance to the event. Everyone is welcome!
For more information on the event, hotels and transportation, go to:

http://www.rosarito.org/cincodemayo or dial toll free: 1.800.962.BAJA