DINUBA – Hundreds of residents filled downtown Dinuba to celebrate community and culture through the annual Dinuba Cinco de Mayo Parade.Â
Organized by Leadership Northern Tulare County (LNTC) and the Dinuba Chamber of Commerce, the Dinuba Cinco de Mayo Parade on May 3 brought out city leaders, local marching bands, folklorico dancers and more. Elementary school students from Grand View, Wilson, Jefferson, Lincoln and Kennedy joined in to celebrate Mexican-American heritage as well.Â
Angela Ruiz-Alvarez and Ramon Rivera served as parade grand marshals, and the 2025 Cinco de Mayo Court represented Dinuba youth in the parade. Crowned at the annual Dinuba Cinco de Mayo Pageant on April 26, Paula Moreno is the city’s 2025 Cinco de Mayo queen, Abigail Soto Toscano is the first runner-up and Melanie Juarez is the second runner-up.Â
The full Cinco de Mayo Festival and Parade celebration ran from May 1 to May 4 and featured the parade, a carnival, street food vendors and fun for all.
