SJ celebrates Cinco de Mayo with parades and city-sponsored lowriding

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- In the South Narrows, thousands celebrated Cinco de Mayo in a enormous way. This year, there were two parades in San Jose to celebrate Mexican legacy, counting one occasion that presently authoritatively sanctions and celebrates lowriders in the community.

Cinco de Mayo in downtown San Jose, portion parade, portion party. Marina Romero knows why she's here.

"To celebrate our legacy, celebrate cars and family," Romero said.

In East San Jose, there was another parade extending down Ruler Road.

Ruth Salas brought her girl Genesis.

"When I was a kid, my guardians utilized to bring us out. Presently it's fine to bring Beginning out, so she can see portion of our culture," Salas said.

Three hundred moo riders and their drivers were official pleased members in this occasion, restoring a community convention encompassing these one-of-a-kind cars.

"It's been a long time since we were able to celebrate our culture," said Armando Barbosa.

Barbosa is a part of the Joined together Lowrider Council.

"I'm totally in a humble state of intellect. The city has gotten together, authorities -- we have to thank them," Barbosa said.

"I keep in mind developing up on the East Side of San Jose cruising as a youthful man. Presently we can do it as an official city-sponsored occasion," said San Jose City Chamber Part Dwindle Ortiz.

Ortiz says he made a difference bring this celebration to East San Jose after a long time of controversy.

"For a long time, the Cinco de Mayo celebration has been demonized due to the botches with the community in the past. What we're saying this year, it's a wonderful to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It's something we ought to be glad of," Ortiz said.

"I've seen we've gone from not enjoying cruising to it being portion of our community. That's a incredible thing for the community," said Jorge Lopez from Gilroy.

For presently, time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.