Cinco de Mayo-Everything Latin

Everything Latin, mostly, at a Cinco De Mayo festival in Hayward.  A Latin duo played favorite songs from Mexico, Central, and South America. To end their performance, they added hits from the Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, the Beatles, and the Eagles. 

 Bienvenidos

A colorful and lively display of Mexican culture and traditional dance added that perfect beat at a Cinco De Mayo celebration. According to the event planner,  

"Ballet Folklorico was wonderful. Our residents loved them." Plan Latin dancers with Mariachi for Cinco De Mayo and for ethnic thremes and festivals.       

Fly with Us

"Come Fly with Me, let's Fly, let's Fly Away." If 'Ole Blue Eyes Frank Sinatra had his way, he would have joined The Happy Birds and their adventures at private parties and shopping malls. Here's a trained parrot from The Happy Birds shopping at his local grocery store and bicycling down Main Street, USA. Plan your Kids Club with eight trained parrots for a 40-minute show that's performed to rave reviews nationwide.

They didn't do the Hokey Pokey

No "Hokey Pokey" but there was the "Bunny Hop." A fully costumed Bunny posed for Easter photos while a fully costumed Bunny Helper kept the line moving.  Yes, a digital photographer saved those precious family memories.

We were Thrilled

Talk about getting goosebumps. Their audience time travelled back to the 50's with Sam Cooke's " Darling you Send Me, Honest you Do." This multi-talented duo also sang the hits from the Everly Brothers, Otis Redding, Elvis, and Harry Belafonte. 

Yes darling, you thrilled me, honest you do.

A Fiesta for any Reason

Mexico and Mexican heritage was the theme for a festive Purim Jewish celebration. A Mariachi trio in full regalia, a Kosher Taco Bar, Spanish rice, and refried beans added that authentic Latin flavor.

What's in it for Me

A balloon artist sculpted Penguin balloons for the kids while their parents were potential home buyers at a San Jose model home opening. The adults got their home; the kids their balloon. Why Penguins? California is experiencing a cold wave with snow in the mountains; Penguins are found in the frigid Antarctica.