Caltrain Takes You to “Cinco De Mayo” celebrations

Hop on Caltrain to get you to the Cinco de Mayo celebrations in San Francisco and San Jose, during the weekend of May 5 - 6. On Saturdays and Sundays, Caltrain offers hourly service, making all local weekend stops between the San Jose Diridon station and the San Francisco station at Fourth and King streets.

In San Francisco, celebrations will take place on Saturday, May 5, at Dolores Park at 18th and Dolores streets, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and also at the Parque de los Niños at 23rd and Folsom streets, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festivals will feature Mexican and Latin music and dance, traditional foods and arts and crafts.

In San Jose, the celebration will take place on Sunday, May 6, at the Discovery Meadow at San Carlos St. and Woz Way, near downtown, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will kick off with a parade from 10 a.m. to noon. The parade, sponsored by the American GI Forum of San Jose , will feature floats, colorful costumes, marching bands, drill teams, and assortment of decorated entries. The festival will include entertainment, food, booths, arts & crafts, and children’s stage. For more information about the San Jose event, click HERE .

For more information about Caltrain fares or schedules, call 1.800.660.4287 (TTY 650.508.6448).

04/30/07 - jbw
Media Contact: Jonah Weinberg – 650.508.6238