On Saturday, May 5th, from 9:00AM to 6:00PM is the West Side Cinco de Mayo celebration in St. Paul. The Cinco de Mayo festival celebrates Mexican heritage and will feature parades, three different stages with shows, plus new to the festival is a “Community Village” where local artists, craftsmen, growers and vendors will display their wares. For more information about the Cinco de Mayo festival visit http://www.cincodemayosaintpaul.com.

Another big event this weekend is the Living Green Expo at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. This two day event on Saturday and Sunday, May 5th & 6th, will have over 300 exhibitors and presenters that showcase the latest in green and sustainable living. All new to the Expo this year is a Bike Rodeo! The Expo will feature food, creative activities and it’s indoors so if this patch of rainy weather is still with us, you can have fun and stay dry. For more information about the Living Green Expo visit http://www.livinggreenexpo.mn.