June 22, 2009

CORVALLIS - Mariachi music, dance, and food will be some of the highlights of Oregon State University's Cinco de Mayo celebration on Thursday, May 5.

Festivities begin at 11 a.m. and run through 2 p.m. in OSU's Memorial Union Quad. The event, sponsored by OSU's Meso American Student Association, is free and open to the public.

The celebration commemorates Mexico's historic defeat of the French army during 1862's Battle of Puebla. For information, call 541-737-9031.

 

Source: 

Student Involvement, 541-737-2101

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