Get ready!! Plan to join with the community and enjoy all the fun and excitement in beautiful downtown Monte Vista from 11:00AM until 8:00PM (or maybe even later). This downtown street party is hosted by the OptiMystics Citizens Action Network! Bring the children for bounce houses, Hall’s Way Escape room, games, face painting, and of course local business specials and deals and craft vendors. Treat yourself awesome food! DJ Pete “Big Sexy” will have you dancing in the streets. New this year! The Grande Musical Finale is in the evening with Moonshadow Marauders and Mariachi San Luis. Listen as event organizers discuss some of what's planned for this lively and vibrant one day event! In this podcast you’ll hear some behind the scenes discussions on who The OptiMystics are, what they’ve done, and of course even more about Cinco de Mayo. As well, how The OptiMystics Citizen Action Network is connecting people and creating community and how you can become a part of this grass roots non-profit celebrating and enhancing our vibrant and diverse City of Monte Vista! Come join us for all the fun and frivolity as we elevate Monte Vista and the entire San Luis Valley!
Event Information:
- Event Name: Monte Vista’s 2023 Cinco de Mayo Street Festival
- Friday May 5, 2023. 11AM until 8PM.
- Event Webpage: https://optimystics.org/cinco-de-mayo-2023/
- Event Location: 100 & 200 blocks of Adams Street, Monte Vista, CO 81144
- Vendor Registration Form
- Car Show Registration Form
- Sponsorship Form
Car Show Information:
Back by popular demand, People’s Choice will determine the winners again this year. Tickets will be available for a small donation, so attendees can vote for their favorite vehicles. First, second & third place vehicles received a plaque, plus a cash prize. There will also be a police escorted drive through to Home Lake Veteran’s Center, mid-afternoon. The local Veterans love watching the cars driving around the center. Registration for the Car Show is a mere $20.00 suggested donation.
Musical Entertainment Information:
The LOR Foundation (Monte Vista, CO) is the exclusive sponsor for all of the music for Cinco de Mayo this year. Special thanks to Ivette Attencio, local Community Officer & the LOR Foundation for their sponsorship.
Local DJ Pete Garcia will return once again this year to provide music on the streets, throughout the day. Pete has done a wonderful job in the past and The OptiMystics welcome him back for a third year.
The OptiMystics are thrilled to have live music to wrap up our Cinco de Mayo Street Festival this year. Starting around 5PM, the Moonshadow Marauders will take the stage and serenade everyone for about an hour. Then to finish out the evening, Mariachi San Luis will fill the streets with music until around 8PM. You don’t want to miss it!
OptiMystics Contact Information:
- Organization Name: The OptiMystics Citizens Action Network
- Address: PO Box 101, Monte Vista, CO 81144
- Webpage: https://optimystics.org/
- Facebook Page
- Email: OptiMysticsCAN@gmail.com
- Phone: 719-239-1811
Click here to listen to The OptiMystics 2022 podcast about their annual Beer Fest & Car Show
Past & Present OptiMystics Events and Happenings:
Cinco de Mayo 2021
CONNECTING PEOPLE, CREATING COMMUNITY!
The OptiMystics Citizen Action Network organized to support groups and individuals creating businesses, as well as fostering economic development through social and cultural events and other activities. We endeavor to assist in the revitalization of the Monte Vista business district in order to create vibrant public spaces, resulting in an improved quality of life and a positive regional and community image.
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