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Community-wide Cinco Y Cinco Celebration Set For Sea District

April 19, 2007 - Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release


CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (April 19, 2007) - The inaugural Cinco Y Cinco Celebration, sponsored by the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, has been set for Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 6 in the Sports-Entertainment-Arts District.

Buc Days activities, Hooks baseball at Whataburger Field, Sharks football at the American Bank Center, a concert with J.R. Castillo at Brewster Street Ice House and Cinco de Mayo Festival at Heritage Park hosted by KSAB Radio highlight the weekend.

"We're excited about partnering with our neighbors to give Corpus Christi a first-rate Cinco de Mayo celebration," Hooks president J.J. Gottsch said. "With the affordable, fun, family-oriented attractions we have in place that weekend, there should be a great turnout of local citizens and visitors."

Gottsch began discussions last fall with entertainment managers, civic leaders and tourism officials about pulling together elements in the SEA District.

Here's an overview of the weekend:

Buc Days - Buc Days 2007 wraps up its 12-day run with an array of events on the Bayfront. Rick Trevino kicks off the weekend on Friday, May 4 and Saturday's Buc Days Cinco de Mayo celebration features David Lee Garza and La Conquista. Sunday brings "Blues Day at Buc Days," with some of the best blues acts in South Texas on the AT&T stage. The Stripes Buc Days Carnival and Midway on Shoreline Drive between Resaca and Port Avenue presents thrilling rides and beautiful views. For details, go to www.bucdays.com

Hooks Baseball - The defending Texas League Champion Corpus Christi Hooks play host to arch-rival San Antonio Saturday night at 7:05 and Sunday afternoon at 2:05. Whataburger Field ticket prices are $10 for reserved seating and $5 general admission. The first 2,500 fans through the gates Saturday receive Cinco de Mayo maracas, courtesy of Reliant. Sunday's giveaway is ladies pink hats to promote breast cancer awareness, presented by Christus Spohn. Go to www.cchooks.com for additional information.

Sharks Football - Corpus Christi's newest professional sports team, the Sharks, entertain the Shreveport Battlewings in af2 football at the American Bank Center Saturday at 7:05. The Battlewings are led by former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter. Tickets start at $11 and are available through Ticketmaster. Call 882-9292 or go to www.ccsharks.com

Brewster Street Ice House - J.R. Castillo's concert begins at 8 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free with a ticket stub from any other Cinco Y Cinco event.

Non-ticket stub bearers pay a $5 cover. Enjoy a Mexican food buffet, Mexican beer and Margarita specials. Information at www.brewsterstreet.net

Heritage Park Celebration - Presented by KSAB FM (Tejano 99.9) on Sunday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., this event is free to the public and includes a fajita cook-off, food booth and games for the kids. Solido and D.J. Kane are the featured acts with a total of nine bands scheduled to perform. See more at www.ksabfm.com

The RTA (Regional Transportation Authority) will provide service in the SEA District on Saturday night, May 5, between 6 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. For route information, visit www.ccrta.org

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