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Cinco De Mayo celebrations postponed

ALPENA, Mich – Margaritas, tacos, beer, and mariachi bands will have to wait until next year due to the closure of many restaurants during the COVID–19 pandemic.

Cinco De Mayo is a day of celebration on May 5,  where streets across the country are filled with floats, music and dancing and restaurants are packed with patrons ready to have their share of margaritas and Mexican food.

The purpose of this day is to observe the victory over France at the battle of Puebla.

We spoke with Christ Christou of Pompeyos Mexican Grill here in Alpena who said, they are feeling the effects of COVID–19 but are still prepared to acknowledge the day.