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NEWSED, in cooperation with the Santa Fe Drive Redevelopment Corporation, produces a series of outdoor events annually. Our theme, "Celebrate Culture", is a signature component of every event. By design, the special cultural series highlights Latino cultures, but incorporates the beauty of all cultures. The "Celebrate Culture" theme is built on the strength of diversity.
The series began a number of years ago with the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. It originated as a marketing strategy to showcase the vitality and amenities on Santa Fe Drive, a then-struggling commercial corridor in West Denver. The Cinco de Mayo Festival started out as a relatively small event, but has grown over the years to become the largest Cinco de Mayo Celebration in the United States, and has spun off a series of "Celebrate Culture" events.
The Arts & Culture Division of NEWSED CDC is directed by Pauline Madrid Johnson. The goal of this division is to develop the arts and culture district along the historic Santa Fe Drive corridor and to promote cultural awareness.
19th Annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebrate Culture" Festival - May 6-7, 2006
15th Annual Cinco de Mayo Civil Rights Awards - TBA
12th Annual El Grito de la Independencia Festival - September 16-17, 2005
Luminarias
de Santa Fe - December 9, 2005
Supporting Sponsors
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for a complete list of our
2006 Cinco de Mayo sponsors.
Third
Annual Cinco de Mayo "Celebracion de Cultura Concert"
May 5, 2005 at Denver's Temple Buell Theater
The Cinco de Mayo holiday wraps up with a touch of classical elegance
as NEWSED CDC, the Consulate General of Mexico and the Mexican Cultural
Center host a special concert celebration “Noche de Estrelles” (A Night
With The Stars) live at the Buell Theater in downtown Denver. The event
is free to the public. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve
basis. For tickets call 303 534-8342 X 118.
Sponsored by:
Highlights of the Cinco de Mayo Festival include:
- A vivid "Celebrate
Culture" parade through downtown streets
- A Mariachi Mass,
celebrated by the Bishop of Denver
- Six stages of live
nonstop entertainment featuring international and national recording artists,
performing salsa, Latin jazz, Nortena, bandas, Tex-Mex and R & B oldies.
- Local artists and
Native American markets
- Arts and crafts
- Mexican and other
cultural culinary foods
- Margarita garden
and over 150 exhibitors
- The Bill Hames Carnival
provides rides and games for everyone
A true traditional
cultural event!
Attendance:
450,000 to 500,000 Admission: Free Marketing Opportunities:
TV, Radio, Print coverage, booth space, billboards, inclusion in event
poster, programs, flyers, client customer hospitality, product sampling
database development, product sales, contest/promotions, premium incentives,
couponing/bouncebacks, cross-promotions/coop-sponsorship opportunities.
Click here to learn about how your company can become a Cinco de Mayo sponsor.
2005 Civil Rights Awards
Presenting Sponsor
- Dennis Gallagher, Auditor, City & County of Denver
- Greg Lopez, President, Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Giovanni Mercia, General Manager, KMAS Telemundo - Denver
- Sandy Adams, CPA, Denver Election Commission
- Zee Ferrufino, President/CEO, KBNO Radio
- Elaine Torres, Manager of Communitiy Affairs, KCNC-4
- Pierre Jimenez, President, Jimenez & Associates
To reserve your table, call 303 534-8342 X 100
Attire: Cocktail
Cash Bar
Produced by NEWSED and Santa Fe Drive Redevelopment Corporation
Click here to learn about how your company can become a Civil Rights Awards sponsor.
In the spirit of "The Cry for Independence," this celebration unites people from all backgrounds for a commemorative celebration of cultural expression, unity, and well being.
BACKGROUND AND
HISTORY
"El Grito" de la Independencia
began Father Miguel Hidalgo's independence movement in Mexico, which later
spread to all parts of Latin America. "El Grito" de Dolores (Cry of Sorrows)
was the rousing speech which called for a new government and redistribution
of land which took into consideration the rights of the native people
of Mexico. On this day in 1810, Father Hidalgo's forces marched toward
Mexico City under the banner of the Virgin de Guadalupe. These events
shaped history and gave rise to a people that today reside in the U.S.
and have ancestral ties to Mexico and Latin America.
NEWSED Community Development Corporation (NEWSED C.D.C.) and Santa Fe Drive Redevelopment Corporation (SFRDC), will host the 12th annual "El Grito" de la Independencia Fiesta on September 16-17, 2006, on beautiful Santa Fe Drive. This event is held to commemorate this important event in history which represents freedom and a positive acceptance of the diversity of our greater Denver community.
Over 75,000 attendees jammed the streets during last year's record-breaking event, which doubled the attendance from the previous year. Our 2006 event is expected to grow even larger!
EVENT OVERVIEW
The 2006 Mexican Independence Day Celebration is scheduled for September 16-17, 2006. This is the 11th year that this event has been produced by NEWSED Community Development Corporation and Santa Fe Drive Redevelopment Corporation (SFDRC).
This year, the
day's events will include:
- food and beverage
vendors
- international gifts/handcrafted
items
- children's games
and rides
- live and continuous
entertainment throughout the day
- an Artist's Gallery
(Galeria Artistas)
- an Aztec Market
(Mercado Azteca)
The goals for the 2006 "El Grito" de la Independencia Fiesta are:
- to share in the
beauty and pride of Latino history and culture
- to recognize the
diversity of the greater Denver community
- to showcase the
artistic talent of our community
- to raise funds for
the continued operation of the two nonprofit organizations
(NEWSED Community
Development Corporation and Santa Fe Drive Redevelopment Corporations).
For additional information please contact:LeRoy Lemos, Event Coordinator, 303-534-8342 x122 llemos@newsed.org
Click here to learn about how your company can become a sponsor.
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In addition, NEWSED's events are designed to attract audiences well beyond the Hispanic demographic. NEWSED has developed partnerships with a variety of cultural organizations, and has built its events to highlight the diverse cultural spectrum of the Denver and Colorado markets.
Opportunities for reaching this market are made available to you by supporting local events and organizations that serve this population. A wide variety of sponsorships are available for companies of all sizes, ranging from presenting sponsorships through sampling opportunities.
Contact LeRoy Lemos, Event Coordinator, 303-534-8342 x122 llemos@newsed.org,to get more information about sponsorship opportunities at our "Celebrate Diversity" events.
Volunteers
Contact LeRoy Lemos, Event Coordinator, 303-534-8342 x122 llemos@newsed.org for more information about volunteer opportunities at NEWSED.
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Vendor Opportunities
Our
events feature a wide variety of exhibitors, including:
BUSINESSES
- companies that want to speak directly to potential clients and/or employees
ARTISTS/ARTISANS
- a diverse group of artists and artisans sell directly to our attendees
COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS & NON-PROFITS
GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCIES
HEALTH
AND WELFARE AGENCIES
FOOD
VENDORS
The possibilities for exhibitors are limited only by your imagination! For more information about vendor opportunities at NEWSED's "Celebrate Diversity" events, contact:
LeRoy Lemos, Event Coordinator, 303-534-8342 x122 llemos@newsed.org