Ernesta Lopez, of San Jose, holds the Mexican flag while marching with children from Rosemary Elementary School, of San Jose, during a Cinco de Mayo parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

San Jose and its police department are asking the public to celebrate Cinco de Mayo responsibly and attend sanctioned events throughout the city. Cinco de Mayo lands on Monday this year, but a ...

Dancers with Groupo Folklorico Luna y Sol de San Jose State perform during a Cinco de Mayo parade in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, May 5, 2024.