Cinco de Mayo Omaha (CDMO, cdmomaha.com) is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Grand Marshals to honor outstanding Latina business owners in Omaha. This is your chance to honor and recognize the hard work and dedication of these business owners who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship. Nominations are due by April 5, and the winner will be announced at the Adelante Banquet on April 27. To submit a nomination, go to cdmomaha.com/latina-business-nomination-omaha.
In celebration of the annual Cinco de Mayo festivities, the Latino Economic Development Council will present the Adelante Gala. The evening will begin with a networking reception featuring live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, networking, redevelopment sketches and historic content.
The Gala will recognize CDMO and BSF scholarship recipients and conclude the evening with an awards ceremony. This culturally-diverse event will also present exciting news about a revitalization project that will serve South Omaha families, strengthen neighboring businesses and fortify the district’s economic future. For more information and to get tickets, go to cdmomaha.com/events/adelante-gala. For questions, please email fiesta@cdmomaha.com.
Cinco De Mayo Omaha is a community-based nonprofit organization with a mission to present a culturally and historically significant celebration of ethnic diversity for residents of Omaha and surrounding areas. Cinco de Mayo Omaha celebrates equity, diversity and inclusiveness. The organization embraces these pillars of excellence as crucial to healthy people and healthy communities. Learn more at cdmomaha.com.