Jack London Square welcomes new Cinco De Mayo Festival and dance battle
Cultural celebration of dance, music, art and food May 5 at the Oakland waterfront
Oakland, Calif. – May 3, 2018: Jack London Square hosts a new Cinco De Mayo Festival and dance competition Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. Oakland-based TURFinc presents dance battles along with time-honored folkloric and quebradita dancing.
“It’s going to be an exciting cultural celebration of music, dance and good food at Jack London Square,” said TURFinc founder Johnny Lopez. “Festival goers will experience a unique event that showcases an Oakland urban dance style – turfing – along with traditional Mexican and Latin dance performances.”
The free entertainment includes Banda music, dancing horses, lowrider cars on display and artists painting murals. Game enthusiasts can try a BMX stunt game (digital bike game). Local vendors will offer unique items for sale and a variety of food and beverage for purchase.
Dancers are gearing up for the TURFinc battles, one for seasoned competitors and another for the public. The open style public competition allows poppin, bboy, krumping, turfing, boogaloo and more. Participants are to sign up before 1:30 p.m. at the TURFinc booth ($10 registration fee; winner receives a prize).
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The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport, and nearly 20 miles of waterfront including Jack London Square. The Port's 5-year strategic plan - Growth with Care - pairs business expansion with community benefits, envisioning more jobs and economic stimulus as the Port grows. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 73,000 jobs in the region and nearly 827,000 jobs across the United States. Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport through Facebook, or with the Port on Twitter, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.
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