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Our Mission

Empowering Our Future, Celebrating Heritage, Building Prosperity

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Casa de la Cultura is dedicated to building a vibrant community by preserving and promoting the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in Omaha. We empower future leaders and families to thrive, contributing to economic vitality and fostering a welcoming space for our diverse community to learn, grow, and share in our collective heritage.
 

Our organization, recipients of the Henry Fonda Tourism Award from the State of Nebraska, serves and specializes in Tourism, Historic Preservation, Special Events, Youth Development & Festivals.

DRIVING TOURISM TO OMAHA

We are proud to have received the prestigious 2023 Henry Fonda Award, NE's highest tourism award. This award represents our leadership, vision, and dedication to the tourism industry. Marcos Eduardo Mora, our esteemed leader, received the award from Nebraska Tourism Director John Ricks and Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly. With Marcos at the helm, Cinco de Mayo Omaha has grown to become the largest local event in Omaha and one of the top three events in the State of Nebraska. 

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CELEBRATING 105 YEARS

In honor of its rich Mexican heritage, Nebraska's South Omaha Latino community has been hosting Mexican festivals in Omaha for decades, dating back to 1920.  Join us at next year’s festival as we celebrate 105 years of history. Thank you to Woodmen Life for supporting our historic preservation efforts. 

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Initiatives supported by

NUESTRA FAMILIA

Festival Associates

Diana Ariss Rogel, Health Fair Coordinator

Rita Rodriguez, Señorita Coordinator

Alondra Gutierrez, Festival Assistance and Outreach

Bryant McCain, Festival Assistance

Mundo Latino, Marketing & Graphics

Erick Lopez, Festival Assistance

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COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS

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Partners & Past Supporters

Board of Directors  

Adriana Rodriguez, President 

Anna Hernandez- Valencia, Treasurer & Historian (Gworks)

Jose Ramon, Secretary (Radio Lobo)​

Gary Kastrick, Director (South Omaha Historian)

Armando Salgado, Director (LingoDocs Marketing)

Abril Garcia, Director (Mundo Latino Newspaper)​​

Yesenia Valenzuela, Director (City of Omaha)

Advisors

Servando Perales, Victory Boxing

Itzel Lopez, Maria Bonita

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Cinco de Mayo Omaha does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

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Cinco de Mayo Omaha is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 

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