Calumet City school celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Fourth-grader Dayana Cruz waits to take on her role as mistress of ceremonies on Friday at Lincoln Elementary School's Cinco de Mayo celebration in Calumet City.

Calumet City school celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Fourth-grader Dayana Cruz is mistress of ceremonies at Lincoln Elementary School's Cinco de Mayo celebration on Friday in Calumet City.

Calumet City school celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Second-graders perform "El Son De La Negra" on Friday at Lincoln Elementary School's Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Calumet City school celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Students dance to "El Jarabe Tapatio" on Friday at Lincoln Elementary School's Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Calumet City school celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Kindergarteners perform "La Raspa" Friday at Lincoln Elementary School's Cinco de Mayo celebration in Calumet City.

Calumet City school celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Girls dance to "Jesusita en Chihuahua" on Friday at Lincoln Elementary School's Cinco de Mayo celebration in Calumet City.

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