Big Read, Cinco de Mayo hold celebrations at Carson City Library
Celebrations of Cinco de Mayo, traditionally a Mexican observance of its victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, and kick-off to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read program, featuring the theme "True Grit," were held together Saturday at the Carson City Library.
The event featured Cinco de Mayo folk dancers as well as book sculpting taught by Debbie and Rachael Lambin of "My Thousand Words," among other activities.
Dancers will be performing at the library until 3 p.m. Saturday. The dual event celebration lasts until 4 p.m.