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By WILMA NORTON
Published May 5, 2006
REASONS TO CELEBRATE Today is Cinco de Mayo. You could almost be forgiven if you think it's an excuse for restaurants to sell lots of Mexican beer, tequila, chips and salsa, but it actually marks the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. And so, some celebrations: Safety Harbor Cinco de Mayo with music, activities, Mexican food and drink, 6-9 p.m. today at the gazebo, 401 Main St. Free admission. (727) 726-2890. Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with a street party featuring music by Grupo Caribe and Orquesta Infinidad, dance lessons and Mexican food and beverages, noon-11 p.m. today, outdoors on Main Street and at Casa Tina, 369 Main St., Dunedin. Free admission. (727) 734-9226. Clearwater Cinco de Mayo Celebration with games, food, music and dance, including Raul Hernandez, Yolanda Perez, Circo Mania, Huicho Dominguez, Grupo Musical La Nueva Illusion, others, 1 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, with fireworks at 9 at Coachman Park, Drew and Cleveland streets; $5, kids free. (727) 562-4800. BIKERS GEAR UP FOR FUN Thousands of bikers are expected in Ybor City Saturday and Sunday for the annual Tampa Bay Motorcycle Rally. The festivities include a bike show, tattoo contest and poker run Saturday and a benefit ride and blessing of the bikes Sunday. Hours for all the entertainment are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (813) 248-0721 or www.cc-events.org. Free admission. TAP INTO BOUNTIFUL BLUES Some of the biggest names in the blues rock the St. Petersburg waterfront today through Sunday during the Tampa Bay Blues Festival. Gates open at about 11:45 a.m. today, 10:15 a.m. Saturday and 12:15 p.m. Sunday. Music begins 45 minutes after opening each day. Headliners today are John Lee Hooker Jr. (6:30 p.m.) and Johnny Winter (8:30 p.m.).; Saturday's headliners are Mavis Staples (4:30 p.m.), Robben Ford (6:30 p.m.) and Jonny Lang (8:30 p.m.); and Sunday's are Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers (6:30 p.m.) and Taj Mahal (8:30 p.m.) Vinoy Park. $20-$25 each day, $50 three-day pass. (727) 502-5000 or www.tampabaybluesfest.com. A PLAY'S CROWNING DAYS This is the final weekend to catch Crowns, this year's American Stage in the Park production. Shows are at 8 p.m. today through Sunday at Demens Landing, 100 First Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. $10-$25. (727) 823-7529 or www.americanstage.org.
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