History In The Making
Culture & Traditions
Tradition lives in South Omaha
Culture & Traditions
Cultural and musical traditions were kept alive during the 1920s by a small population of native Mexican immigrants in South Omaha.
Athletics
Tradition lives in South Omaha
Culture & Traditions
Latino/Mexican sports have been pivotal pastimes that fostered community, cultural awareness, and activism.
Tradition lives in South Omaha
Tradition lives in South Omaha
Tradition lives in South Omaha
Since the 1920s, South Omaha's Latino community has hosted Mexican festivals, proudly celebrating over a century of tradition.
Celebrating 106 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.
