Cinco de Mayo parade returns with unity theme

• "We think it's very important, this parade theme … not only us as a community, us as residents, us as families, but as far as us being united in our cultural pride and in our country that we have come to and flourished in," Cruz says.

If you go: The 2.4-mile parade runs noon-3pm along West Vernor Highway from Patton Park to Clark Park. This year's grand marshal is local community advocate Jesse Gonzales Sr.

• A fiesta noon-8pm Saturday and Sunday at Patton Rec Center will include folk dancers, mariachi performances, food, small business vendors and other entertainment.

Asked about any concerns regarding ICE, Cruz says the group partners with private security guards and Detroit police to keep attendees safe and has "taken all the steps to make sure … there's no disruptions."

Other family-oriented Cinco de Mayo events include:

🏃 Cinco de Mile: The 5K fun run for mental health awareness is at 9am Saturday at Patton Park, with packet pickup starting at 8am. Tickets are $40.

🎉 Celebration in Saginaw: The city's 47th annual festival and parade is all day Saturday, starting at 10:30am, with food trucks, live music and folkloric dancers, per MLive.

🛍️ Feria del 5 de Mayo: The fifth annual fair organized by local service provider Centro Multicultural La Familia will have food, other vendors and family activities, 4-8pm May 8.