West Side of St. Paul set to celebrate Cinco de Mayo after challenging winter

This weekend, the West Side of St. Paul will come to life with music, dancing, and colorful cars.The annual Cinco de Mayo event kicks off Friday with a car show and continues into Saturday with a parade and performances. Organizers of the celebration of Mexican culture say they want to lift people’s spirits after a winter that was challenging for many in the community. Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke with Santino Franco, co-chairman of West Side Fiestas, the group behind the event, to learn more about the celebration.