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History In The Making

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Cultural and musical traditions were kept alive during the 1930s by a small population of native Mexican immigrants to South Omaha.

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Latino/Mexican sports have been pivotal pastimes that fostered community, cultural awareness, and activism.

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Nebraska's South Omaha Latino community has been hosting Mexican festivals in Omaha for decades, dating back to 1920.

Celebrating 105 Years

traditions beginning in 1920...

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The Mexican community in Omaha, NE has been a vital part of Omaha life in South Omaha since the 1920s. For the past 100 years Mexicans and Latinos have been deeply involved in festivals, cultural, military, church and sports activities.

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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.

Welcome To US Latino Heritage

History In The Making

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keeping traditions alive

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keeping traditions alive

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keeping traditions alive

keeping traditions alive

keeping traditions alive

People of Mexican origin made up almost 62% of the country's overall Hispanic population as of 2019.

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

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