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n Friday, May 5, Cantina Laredo presented their annual Cinco De 
Mayo festivities in Grand Park, which is adjacent to the restaurant. The 
celebration featured live music, lawn games, dancing, and authentic 
Mexican food and drink. This was a free admission event hosted by the 

Grand Boulevard Town Center and it was kid- friendly! Between 4 and 6pm, the 
Abrakadoodle Art Education and Parties of Northwest Florida provided free face 
painting and arts and crafts. The Bankwalkers took the stage at 7pm and provided 
local entertainment for the evening. Attendees were encouraged to bring their own 
chairs and blankets to get comfortable and enjoy the festivities. 

Ella & Melissa St. John

Jerimiah, Landon, Laura & Lydia Hillman 

Donna & Gina Baker 

Donna & Steve Clark

Laura Sherriff & Jacqueline Duaqua

Josh Vravrick & Chris St. John 

photos & story by

 

Dawn Richardson 

Sofi e, Sella & Kelly Thrasher 

   VIP Destin at Cantina Laredo

Cinco de Mayo

at grand boulevard

Back: Gavin & Channing Graf, Joe Jannazo 

Front: Kate Jannazo

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