Desert Star Weekly May 4, 2022, Cinco De Mayo issue!

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May 4, 2022 Vol. 18 No. 28

Stagecoach 2022 Goldenvoice 2022; All Rights Reserved By Desert Star Staff After two years of pandemic-induced cancellations, the country music festival Stagecoach

returned to the Empire Polo Club in Indio. So, the Friday opener provided fewer musicians out of the threeday period Stagecoach

2022 had scheduled. But this weekend was full of surprise appearances, like The Beach Boys’ Mike Love, Lana Del Rey, Axl Rose.

Tanya Tucker was cowgirl queen for the day during her evening set. Not long into her set over at the Palomino Stage, Tanya Tucker showed

off her tequila line Cosa Salvaje, taking a swig straight from the bottle and giving out Continues on Page 12

Cinco De Mayo 2022 in the Coachella Valley By Desert Star Staff If you are planning a visit to the Coachella Valley this year, you’ll want to consider celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the desert. In the Coachella Valley, there are many events to celebrate the holiday, including a parade in downtown Palm Springs, the “Cinco de Saguaro” block party, and a psychedelic cumbia band. If you’re interested in learning more about the history of this holiday, be sure to check out the National Park Service’s Cinco de Mayo website. You’ll find a wealth of information about this Mexican holiday. You can visit Puebla and the surrounding area for festivities. You can also learn about the Battle of Puebla on

May 5, 1862. It was the first year of the Franco-Mexican War. After the French took over Puebla, Mexico declared a temporary moratorium on debt repayment, but the French were not forced out of the country for five years. The Battle of Puebla became a symbol of the Mexican resistance and, in part, commemorates the victory of its army against France. While there are many events in the Coachella Valley throughout the year, you may want to attend the city’s annual Cinco de Mayo Fest in downtown Coachella. This event features live music, food, games, vendors, and fun for the entire family. During this Continues on Page 2


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