A local dance company is hosting its annual Cinco de Mayo festival on the mall, hoping to educate and entertain people with Latino cultures and traditions.

The Maru Montero Dance Company has hosted the festival since 1992, starting out in community centers and schools around the region. The festival now takes place on the National Mall, where thousands are expected to gather to experience traditional Mexican food and dance.

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