This year we'll celebrate the 4th of July on July 9th

Cinco de Mayo set for May 2

Charleston's third annual Cinco de Mayo Festival will be on Friday, May 2, at the Visitors Center Bus Terminal, downtown, from 7 to 11 p.m.

The celebration will feature Mariachi music, a live salsa band, DJ Luigi Bravo of Latin Groove, and professional salsa dance performances. Local Hispanic food, margaritas and Mexican beer will be available.

Tickets are $10, $5 with student ID, and kids 12 and younger get in free. Food and alcohol will be served separately. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Trident Literacy Association.