U.S. Latino Heritage
History In The Making
cultural traditions
keeping traditions alive
cultural traditions
Cultural and musical traditions were kept alive during the 1920s by a small population of native Mexican immigrants in South Omaha.
Latino Athletics
keeping traditions alive
cultural traditions
Latino/Mexican sports have been pivotal pastimes that fostered community, cultural awareness, and activism.
keeping traditions alive
keeping traditions alive
keeping traditions alive
Since the 1920s, South Omaha's Latino community has hosted Mexican festivals, proudly celebrating over a century of tradition.
Celebrating 105 Years
traditions beginning in 1920...
to the largest festival in omaha
to the largest festival in omaha
to the largest festival in omaha
to the largest festival in omaha
to the largest festival in omaha
2020 marked the 100 year anniversary of the first Mexican festival and is recognized as the longest ethnic running festival in the history of Omaha. Cinco de Mayo Omaha now is Omaha's #1 largest local event with 250,000 attendees from six surrounding states that generates 7.5 million dollars back into the local economy.
