LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Las Vegas Metro Police Department is hosting its third annual horse parade, celebrating culture at the forefront of the event.
The celebration is called a Cabalgata, a tradition that dates back generations. Las Vegas Metro Police is partnering with local groups to bring this celebration to life.
Community celebration features horses and classic cars
Horses, classic cars and people celebrating their culture make up what a Cabalgata is all about. LVMPD’s Hispanic Alliance helped bring this horse parade back for a third year, and officers say they couldn’t be more excited to celebrate once again.
“It’s going to start with a horse parade around the community for three miles, so we’re going to go out for three miles, listen to music and walking around the community,” said Officer Michael Childs from LVMPD’s Office of Community Engagement.
Officers say the event has become tradition for many families who feel seen through this event.
“This Cabalgata is one of those events that brings community members and it immerses them in the culture, specifically the Hispanic culture,” said Captain Noe Esparza from LVMPD’s Office of Community Engagement.
“It’s very special, I’ve been involved with it since we first started and it’s just really been awesome to see how we’ve just been building on it every single year,” said Officer Laura Villicana, LVMPD Public Information Officer.
Partnership with local organizations
LVMPD partnered with Escaramuza Charra Colibris de Nevada, a nonprofit organization that promotes equestrian sports while keeping Mexican culture at the forefront. Yudit and Max Pinedo say this partnership with Metro means a lot.
“I feel very grateful to show my culture due to a lot of our culture going away due with the ICE and things like that so, I am very grateful to show my culture and put it out there,” said Max Pinedo.
“Amamos nuestra cultura mexicana,” said Judit Pinedo, which translates to “We love our Mexican culture.”
The Cabalgata also pulls in the classic cars community. Los Foringos Car Club founder Adrian Acosta says they focus on setting an example for Latino youth.
“Basically what to do with the classics like the right thing to do with classic, build it, enjoy it, not go out and we don’t we don’t do any burnouts and these things, we just kind of fix it up, it’s our pride and joy,” said Adrian Acosta, president of Las Foringas Truck Club.
As they get ready to ride behind the horses at the Cabalgata, Acosta says this event is all about celebrating the Latino community out loud.
“We feel honored that Metro Police actually looked at us and as an example for them, and so we could show off our trucks,” said Acosta.
People don’t need a horse to join in on the parade, as anyone who wants to walk alongside is welcome. There will also be music, food, and activities like face painting and a dancing horse.
The parade kicks off Saturday at Horseman’s Park. Those planning on bringing a horse should arrive at 9 a.m. For those walking, the parade starts at noon.
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