Happy Cinco de Mayo in Town Square

Although the Mexican state of Puebla celebrates >Cinco de Mayo today, we had our Rockville celebration last Saturday, May 2, 2009, when music and entertainment filled Rockville Town Square for twelve full hours.

Here’s a very brief clip of the mariachi band to make you feel a part of the holiday:

When I stopped by on Saturday afternoon, I’m afraid I didn’t get into the Mexican spirit. My intent was to catch local Rockville musician Keegan Corbey play his acoustic set with Dave Speake. Keegan was born and raised in Rockville then studied music in Tennessee before returning to his hometown. His original songs reference Maryland and our local area so they’ll suddenly surprise you with a mention of places near and dear, such as “I drive a vespa in Bethesda when I’m on the road/ And I’m doomed to reach this destination alone”. With his quality strumming and earnest singing, he’s sure to have a Good Year back here, especially when he plays Hometown Holidays on Saturday.

The Town Square merchants filled tents along Maryland Avenue, primarily with tastings from the restaurants from about $2-$5 each. As I strolled down the street, I decided on sushi from Sushi Damo which is even less in the Cinco de Mayo spirit but the spring rolls [Update: my husband has told me California not spring!] were excellent. Throughout the afternoon, kids lined up to jump in the carrousel-themed moonbounce for their fun.

Austin Grill Rockville booked the bands and fenced off the area in front of the stage turning the Square into a large outdoor club. A $10 admission fee at the gate got you tickets redeemable for drinks and tacos. As dinner time approached, people were starting to arrive for the Reagan Years’ performance. Cinco de Mayo or not, it became very apparent that we don’t need much of an excuse to have a good time in Rockville Town Square.

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