WASHINGTON, April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Each year The National Cinco de Mayo Festival® is sure to leave everyone filled with thoughts of Mexico, and this year's Latin celebration can only deepen our growing appreciation for Mexico's heritage. The festival allows the new generation to experience the old Mexican traditions. Guests will be welcomed with Salsa, Mexican Folk and Mariachi dancing.

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Hosted by the Maru Montero Dance Company, The National Cinco de Mayo Festival® awakens Latin in everyone. The day allows guests to explore the historical, cultural and ethnic contributions of Mexican Americans to the development of the United States. Live music, a Mexican market and Latin American food add authenticity to the day. Children can experience Mexico by making piñatas, building dancing puppets, and winning prizes while playing Mexico's version of Bingo, Loteria.

The festival is not simply a celebration of Mexican culture. For nineteen years, the Cinco de Mayo Festival has helped all people better understand the contributions of Latinos to America's cultural identity.

Who: The free, family festival is organized by the Maru Montero Dance Company with generous support from our sponsors. Performers include the top names in local Latino talent, including musicians, dancers and artists. Not just a Mexican celebration, the Cinco de Mayo Festival celebrates the culture of all Latinos living in the United States.

About MMDC: Founded in 1992, the Maru Montero Dance Company (MMDC) is the leading Latin dance company in the nation's capital, performing Mexican folk, cha-cha, mambo, salsa, tango, and many other dances from Latin America. The company, founded by former Ballet Folklorico de Mexico lead dancer Maru Montero, is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to promoting the joy and beauty of Latino culture in the United States. MMDC performs at various venues around the district and offers a wide selection of Latin American dance programs. Visit www.marumontero.com for more information.

SOURCE Maru Montero Dance Company