EAST MOLINE, Ill. — East Moline Main Street is ready to celebrate the Quad Cities' rich Hispanic culture on May 6 with its first-ever taco and margarita festival.
Folks can partake in the inaugural Cinco de Mayo Taco and Margarita Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. that day along 15th Avenue.
The event is free to the public and will feature Quad City food trucks, craft and retail vendors, and music by Crooked Cactus/Los Nopales Chuecos and Grupo Estilo Versatil. Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico will also be performing, according to East Moline Main Street Chairwoman Graciela Macias.
East Moline Main Street announced on April 13 that there will be approximately 20 local vendors at the event, plus over 20 crafters, business tables and informational tables.
And it wouldn't be a taco and margarita party without the tacos and margaritas! East Moline Main Street will sell margarita flights with four samples offered by local establishments. The organization did not say how much those flights will cost.
This event is kid-friendly. Strolling around will be Magician and Balloon Artist TJ and there will also be a face painter at the festival.
Here's a look at the lineup of performers:
- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Crooked Cactus
- 2-2:30 p.m. — QC Ballet Folkloric
- 3-6 p.m. — Grupo Estilo Versatil
- 4:30-4:45 p.m. — Danza St. Mary's
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