FESTIVAL DE MAYO

It was a day in the park for the Incarnate Word Community this past May 5. This year marked the first ever Festival de Mayo celebration hosted by UIW in the newly acquired Alumni Park located on Hildebrand across from the university.

The day was filled with live entertainment, music, food and fun for the whole family as over 1,000 people filled the park. A Kid's Corner was set up for the children to play games, have their hair and face painted or bounce in one of the two big moonwalks.

The food selection at the Festival included Chinese, Filipino, Mexican, and American entrees.

Live entertainment was provided by the Young Artist's Network, which featured young dancers and singers of all ages. Mariachi groups from six local schools also performed throughout the day, adding to the festive Cinco de Mayo holiday observance.

The evening wrapped up with other local performers hitting the stage to brighten up the day that was unfortunately filled with scattered storms.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the San Antonio Education Partnership Endowment at Incarnate Word, the Incarnate Word Endowment Scholarship Fund, and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

The Festival de Mayo was sponsored in part by the UIW Brainpower Connection, KTFM/KTSA, FOX San Antonio and San Antonio's WB.