Success Stories

A lot of our kids can't go home for Christmas breaks, so we are having some wacky winter games today. We're hoping to just play some silly games that they've never played before. Some that we just made up, some that we know have been successful in the past with other groups, and we hope to wear them out and just have some fun and we have some silly trophies at the end.

Welcome to Boys Town's Cinco de Mayo Fiesta.

We have most, I think almost all of the boys communities get together. This Is a tradition Candy wanted to bring to Boys Town.

Uh, we had a smaller group last year, but this year it's gonna be probably over 200 again. Um, it is an opportunity for kids who've never had authentic Mexican food, and it's all homemade. We want the kids to learn to be inclusive and to experience other, um, ethnicities, foods, and music.

Um, it's taken about a week to prep the food.

A lot of my boys, we sat down last weekend, took two days

and made 500 tamales.

It's easy but hard to make tamales. Um, if you know what you're doing, it's easy. If you don't know and you're trying to teach somebody, it's difficult.

So we have some for the little kids, some for the big kids, and I don't care how old you are, a pinatas, always fun. Oh, I think it's pretty fun. It's my first time ever.

Boys Town's 2024 Cinco de Mayo fiesta was a celebration filled with joy, laughter, and delicious food. Over 200 boys and girls came together to experience the rich culture of Mexico, enjoying homemade tamales, lively music, and traditional activities. The event highlighted the importance of inclusivity and cultural appreciation, offering many children their first taste of authentic Mexican cuisine. It was a memorable day, showcasing the spirit of community and the joy of learning about different cultures. Watch the video to see the highlights of this festive occasion!