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Preparing for the Cinco de Mayo Parade in 2025

Here’s what to expect

Juanita Zuniga by Juanita Zuniga
April 17, 2025
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In just a few weeks, Detroit will be participating in one of its biggest street celebrations of the year– second only to the Thanksgiving parade, some would say. Southwest Detroit’s mainstreet of W. Vernor Hwy will be closed off from Patton Park at Woodmere St. for 2.25 miles down to Scotten St. and Clark Park to celebrate another year of Cinco de Mayo.

A popular misconception is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day, which is false. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862, where Benito Juarez, Mexico’s first Indigenous president, and General Ignacio Zaragoza, led an army of men to defend Puebla against French invaders. Though outnumbered and poorly supplied, Zaragoza and his men stood their ground to defend La Patria.

Today, the celebration serves as a way for Mexican immigrants to celebrate their heritage and honor the Mexican community. And in Detroit, it’s much deeper than that.

This year, Southwest Detroit will be celebrating 60 years of the Cinco de Mayo Parade – but the Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit (MPC) has been hosting these celebrations for as long as 90 years, making sure the generations of all Latinos here in Detroit are seen, heard, and celebrated through this event.

Typically, according to Alma Cruz, MPC president, the Cinco de Mayo Parade brings together about 8,000 people from across metro Detroit to participate in the beautiful cultural festivities in Southwest Detroit. The 2024 event surpassed the 10,000 attendance mark making last year’s parade and Cinco de Mayo celebrations one of the most well attended in our history. Until it got shut down.

Last year, at around 4pm post-Cinco de Mayo Parade, Detroit police officers lined the streets military style and began demanding patrons leave immediately. Block by block and business by business all Cinco de Mayo festivities were shut down including at the La Jalisciense, El Club, and many more.

“The scene was very intense. My parents were really scared last year. We didn’t have a permit. We didn’t think we needed a permit to have what we had outside,” says Leslie Vargas, Operations Manager at La Jalisciense.

Leslie’s and her family’s business has been a staple in Southwest Detroit the last 12 years and active participants of the parade. And, the year they decided to host more of the celebration in their restaurant’s parking lot, they were shut down. Shutting down such a big event that brings thousands of community members and visitors has an impact on local businesses in Southwest

“I’m speaking for all the businesses here,” says Vargas. “January, February, and even March they’re really slow months and we’re definitely excited. April comes and you can see people come out a little. But it’s definitely Cinco de Mayo for all the businesses here that start our summer sales.”

The reasoning for shutting down is still a bit unclear. Some sources say over-capacity, some say open-container consumption, but what it came down to was the lack of official documentation for such celebrations on and across Vernor. Permits for vending, consumption, and cooking food for the public are required by the City of Detroit.

The Cinco de Mayo Parade started out as a small neighborhood-centered event to build community and is now one of the city’s most talked-about traditions and MPC, which plans the parade, alongside Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA), and the City of Detroit have been working to ensure everyone is prepared for this year’s celebration and can avoid a repeat of what happened last year.

“What we’ve been doing is we host virtual town halls with DPD, the City of Detroit, the Fire Marshal, and special events coordinators to learn and tell our businesses and agencies how to do their celebrations, get their permits and do it correctly ‘cause they (DPD) doesn’t want to shut them down,” says Alma Cruz, President of MPC.

Earlier this month MPC, SDBA and Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero’s office released a statement on the requirements to participate in the Cinco de Mayo festivities as businesses and agencies. The document, which can be downloaded from the EL CENTRAL website at , highlights what is needed from DPD and Special Events coordinators at the City, including:

From Detroit Police Department:

  • Ensure your business license, with approved building capacity, is posted.
  • Adhere to your posted building capacity by tracking the number of patrons on premises (inside and outside, as applicable).
  • Understand your responsibility for patrons, monitoring alcohol consumption in accordance with legal limits.-
  • Consider contracting security to support safety measures as related to the items above.

From City of Detroit Special Events Team:

  • Special Event petitioners must submit application60-days prior to the date of activation. Since the application’s requirement threshold has passed, a permitted event for Sunday, May 4 would be only possible with the following components:
  • A temporary use permit for private property adjacent to the business, with owner’s written approval
  • Food and beverage extension from the licensed business in accord with Michigan State Law
  • Health Department approvals
  • Contracted security for the permitted area
  • No activations that would require an electrical, mechanical, plumbing permit, or additional licenses
  • No erection of any temporary structures
  • Application must be submitted by Monday, April 21

MPC Vice President Juan Carrion and the committee as a whole understand there are a lot of steps to take but these will only make for a better outcome for the Cinco de Mayo festivities and now and in future years.

“It’s a process and we understand that” says Carrion, “That’s why we start right after the parade is done. We go right into the volunteer creation, asking for participants and outreach. We’re reaching out to these businesses and everybody else and we’re sending them cards so they can put their input and also be more prepared.” 

Another concern MPC and Local businesses have shared is the recent more prominent attacks on immigrant communities by homeland security across the nation and in Detroit especially at this particular event that draws thousands of attendees together. While DPD is required to be in attendance for safety purposes there’s still uncertainty around the presence of I.C.E. and Border Patrol. 

“I do think that there are a lot of people that are going to be too nervous to come out and watch the parade and we cannot guarantee that Federal agents or anybody else is not going to be there. We’ve asked the question but we don’t get the answer. However, we encourage everyone who feels comfortable coming out to join,” says Cruz.

Detroit Police Commander of the 4th Precinct Shelly Holderbaum said in a statement to EL CENTRAL, “This year, Southwest Detroit is celebrating the 60th Cinco De Mayo parade and festivities. The Detroit Police Department, led by Chief Todd A. Bettison, is excited to be working in collaboration with the promoters of the event, the Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit, and community leaders. This partnership is to ensure a safe and fun event for all. The parade has always been a wonderful family event, attended by many.

“Captain Starr Gonzales and I have attended numerous meetings with the City of Detroit and the (MPC) Committee to ensure lines of communication are open and we are all working towards the same goal: another successful year.

“The focus of the Detroit Police Department and the Fourth Precinct is to provide a safe environment for all attendees, residents and visitors alike. We will ensure that laws are followed and enforced, making public safety our first priority. In the past two years, we have had no major events surrounding this event, and we look forward to working hard again this year for another successful year.”

This year’s theme for the Cinco de Mayo parade is Past, Present, Future. Paying homage to not just the legacy of the Parade and Celebration but how it continues to be celebrated and uplifted in our community. The future of this celebration is bright and MPC takes pride in the young people who volunteer and ensure this parade–this tradition lives on, especially past these hurdles and changes in society.

For more information about this year’s parade and celebration, visit www.detroitcincodemayoparade.com

¡Preparándonos para el Desfile del Cinco de Mayo 2025!

Esto es lo que esperamos en el evento.

En tan solo unas semanas, Detroit participará en una de las celebraciones callejeras más importantes del año, solo superada por el desfile de Acción de Gracias, según algunos. La calle principal del suroeste de Detroit, W. Vernor Hwy, estará cerrada desde el Parque Patton en la calle Woodmere 3,6 kilómetros hasta la calle Scotten y el Parque Clark, para celebrar otro Cinco de Mayo.

Un error común es creer que el Cinco de Mayo es el Día de la Independencia de México, pero en realidad se conmemora la Batalla de Puebla de 1862, donde Benito Juárez, el primer presidente indígena de México, y el general Ignacio Zaragoza lideraron un ejército para defender Puebla de los invasores franceses. Aunque superados en número y con escasos suministros, Zaragoza y sus hombres se mantuvieron firmes para defender La Patria.

Hoy en día, es una forma en que los inmigrantes mexicanos celebran su herencia y honran a la comunidad mexicana, siendo en Detroit algo más profundo.

Este año, el suroeste de Detroit celebrará los 60 años del desfile, pero el Comité Patriótico Mexicano del Área Metropolitana de Detroit (MPC) lleva 90 años organizando estas celebraciones, asegurándose de que las generaciones de latinos de Detroit sean vistas, escuchadas y celebradas a través de este evento.

Normalmente, según Alma Cruz, presidenta del MPC, se reúnen unas 8,000 personas de toda el área metropolitana de Detroit para participar en las hermosas festividades culturales del suroeste de Detroit. El evento de 2024 superó la marca de 10,000 asistentes, convirtiendo el desfile y las celebraciones del Cinco de Mayo del año pasado en uno de los más concurridos. Hasta que fue clausurado.

El año pasado, alrededor de las 4 p. m. después del Desfile del Cinco de Mayo, la policía de Detroit se alineó en las calles al estilo militar y comenzó a exigir a los asistentes que se fueran de inmediato. Bloque por bloque, negocio por negocio, todas las festividades del Cinco de Mayo se cerraron, incluyendo La Jalisciense, El Club y muchos más.

“La situación fue muy intensa. Mis padres estaban muy asustados el año pasado. No teníamos permiso. Pensábamos que no lo necesitábamos para tener lo que teníamos afuera”, dice Leslie Vargas, Gerente de Operaciones de La Jalisciense.

El negocio de Leslie y su familia ha sido un elemento básico en el suroeste de Detroit durante los últimos 12 años y ha participado activamente en el desfile. Y, el año en que decidieron celebrar más en el estacionamiento de su restaurante, cerraron. La suspensión de un evento tan grande que atrae a miles de miembros de la comunidad y visitantes tiene un impacto en los negocios locales del suroeste.

“Hablo en nombre de todos los negocios de aquí”, dice Vargas “enero, febrero e incluso marzo son meses de poca actividad y estamos muy emocionados cuando llega abril y la gente empieza a salir un poco. Pero definitivamente el Cinco de Mayo es que comienzan nuestras ventas de verano”. El motivo del cierre aún no está claro. Algunos hablan de exceso de aforo, otras de consumo en envases abiertos, pero la razón principal fue la falta de documentación oficial para este tipo de celebraciones en Vernor y sus alrededores. La ciudad de Detroit exige permisos para la venta, el consumo y la preparación de alimentos para el público.

El Desfile del Cinco de Mayo comenzó como un pequeño evento comunitario y ahora es una de las tradiciones más comentadas de la ciudad. MPC, organizador del desfile, junto con la Asociación Empresarial del Suroeste de Detroit (SDBA) y la ciudad de Detroit, han estado trabajando para garantizar que todos estén preparados para la celebración de este año y evitar que se repita lo ocurrido el año pasado.

“Hemos estado organizando reuniones virtuales con el Departamento de Policía de Detroit (DPD), la Ciudad de Detroit, el Jefe de Bomberos y los coordinadores de eventos especiales para informar a nuestros negocios y agencias sobre cómo organizar sus celebraciones, obtener sus permisos y hacerlo correctamente, ya que el DPD no quiere cerrarlos”, afirma Alma Cruz, presidenta de MPC.

A principios de este mes, MPC, SDBA y la oficina de la concejal Gabriela Santiago-Romero publicaron un comunicado sobre los requisitos para participar en las festividades del Cinco de Mayo como negocios y agencias. El documento, que se puede descargar del sitio web de EL CENTRAL en www.elcentralmedia.com, destaca las necesidades del DPD y los coordinadores de eventos especiales de la Ciudad, incluyendo:

Departamento de Policía de Detroit:

  • Asegúrese de que su licencia comercial, con la capacidad aprobada, esté publicada.
  • Cumpla con la capacidad publicada, registrando el número de clientes en las instalaciones (dentro y fuera, según corresponda).
  • Comprenda su responsabilidad con los clientes y supervise el consumo de alcohol de acuerdo con los límites legales.
  • Considere contratar personal de seguridad para apoyar las medidas de seguridad relacionadas con los puntos anteriores.

Equipo de Eventos Especiales de la Ciudad de Detroit:

  • Quienes soliciten un evento especial deben presentar su solicitud 60 días antes de la fecha de activación. Dado que se ha superado el umbral de requisitos de la aplicación, un evento permitido para el domingo 4 de mayo solo sería posible con los siguientes componentes:
  • Un permiso de uso temporal para la propiedad privada adyacente al negocio, con la aprobación por escrito del propietario.
  • Extensión de la licencia de alimentos y bebidas del negocio autorizado, de acuerdo con la Ley del Estado de Michigan.
  • Aprobaciones del Departamento de Salud.
  • Seguridad contratada para el área permitida.
  • No se permiten activaciones que requieran un permiso eléctrico, mecánico, de plomería ni licencias adicionales.
  • No se permite la construcción de estructuras temporales.
  • La solicitud debe presentarse antes del lunes 21 de abril.

El vicepresidente de MPC, Juan Carrión, y el comité en su conjunto comprenden que hay muchos pasos a seguir, pero estos solo contribuirán a un mejor resultado para las festividades del Cinco de Mayo, tanto ahora como en años futuros. “Es un proceso y lo entendemos”, dice Carrión. “Por eso empezamos justo después del desfile. Nos dedicamos directamente a la creación de voluntarios, a la convocatoria de participantes y a la difusión. Nos estamos comunicando con estos negocios y con todos los demás y les hemos enviado tarjetas para que puedan aportar sus ideas y estar más preparados”.

Otra preocupación compartida por MPC y los negocios locales son los recientes ataques cada vez más visibles contra las comunidades inmigrantes por parte del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional en todo el país y en Detroit, especialmente en este evento en particular que atrae a miles de asistentes. Si bien el Departamento de Policía de Detroit (DPD) debe estar presente por motivos de seguridad, aún existe incertidumbre sobre la presencia de ICE y la Patrulla Fronteriza.

“Creo que mucha gente estará demasiado nerviosa para venir a ver el desfile y no podemos garantizar que no haya agentes federales. Hemos hecho la pregunta, pero no hemos obtenido la respuesta. Sin embargo, animamos a todos los que se sientan cómodos a unirse”, dice Cruz.

Shelly Holderbaum, comandante del 4.º Precinto de la Policía de Detroit, declaró a EL CENTRAL: «Este año, el suroeste de Detroit celebra el 60.º desfile y las festividades del Cinco de Mayo. El Departamento de Policía de Detroit, dirigido por el jefe Todd A. Bettison, se complace en colaborar con los promotores del evento, el Comité Patriótico Mexicano del Área Metropolitana de Detroit, y los líderes comunitarios. Esta colaboración busca garantizar un evento seguro y divertido para todos. El desfile siempre ha sido un maravilloso evento familiar, con una gran asistencia.

«El capitán Starr Gonzáles y yo hemos asistido a numerosas reuniones con la Ciudad de Detroit y el Comité (MPC) para asegurar que la comunicación sea fluida y que todos trabajemos por el mismo objetivo: otro año exitoso.» El objetivo del Departamento de Policía de Detroit y la Cuarta Comisaría es brindar un entorno seguro a todos los asistentes, residentes y visitantes. Nos aseguraremos de que las leyes se cumplan y se apliquen, priorizando la seguridad pública. En los últimos dos años, no hemos tenido eventos importantes relacionados con este evento, y esperamos trabajar arduamente nuevamente este año para lograr otro año exitoso.

El tema de este año para el desfile del Cinco de Mayo es Pasado, Presente, Futuro. Rinde homenaje no solo al legado del Desfile y la Celebración, sino también a cómo se sigue celebrando y enalteciendo en nuestra comunidad. El futuro de esta celebración es prometedor y MPC se enorgullece de los jóvenes que se ofrecen como voluntarios y garantizan que este desfile perdure, incluso tras los obstáculos y cambios en la sociedad.

Para obtener más información sobre el desfile y la celebración de este año, visite www.detroitcincodemayoparade.com

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Juanita Zuniga is a graduate of Kalamazoo College with a degree in Anthropology/Sociology and English. She was born and raised in SW Detroit and still resides here today. She is very passionate about her community and hopes to serve her community through writing. Juanita is a Latin history and music enthusiast in her spare time. She is also a Cancer Sun, Libra Moon, and Cancer Rising.

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