The rain didn't put the brakes on the lowriders, or the dancing horses from celebrating Cinco de Mayo in San Jose Friday. Many who came out say rain or shine, it's important to keep the culture alive.
The rain didn't put the brakes on the lowriders, or the dancing horses from celebrating Cinco de Mayo in San Jose Friday.Lowriders of all colors are rolling down Santa Clara Street with pride on Cinco de Mayo.that established no cruising zones. These classic, custom built cars joined the parade of others driving up and own with Mexican flags.Earlier in the day, Cinco de Mayo festivities started out at the plaza off Story and King Roads in East San Jose.
"It's part of our culture so we have to keep our culture going and show our grandkids - my granddaughter to show them that culture needs to keep going and going," Delamora said. Since 2000, Sylvia Morquchal has been a vendor at this plaza. She said this year's Cinco de Mayo turnout has been rough. "Maybe $1,000 or $2,000 but now it's been like $200, $300, $100, $50 for days. It rained yesterday and for us - it's trouble because believe it or not we're trying to make a living," Morquchal said.
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