Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, May 10, 2025.The 105th anniversary of Cinco De Mayo Omaha is in full swing today after kicking off yesterday evening. The celebration has expanded this year with three music stages, three miles of vendors along 24th Street, and a variety of food options. Today's festivities run from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with concert tickets available for $10 for adults while kids under 12 can attend for free. If you're planning to attend, consider using the shuttle service from Metro Community College's south campus to avoid parking congestion.Don't miss the Cinco de Mayo Parade starting at 9:30 this morning at 5425 S 24th Street. The parade will showcase local organizations including CASA for Douglas County.In sports news, the Omaha Mavericks softball team is headed to the Summit League Championship final today after an exciting victory yesterday. Second baseman Katherine Johnson hit a two-run walk-off homer in the ninth inning to secure the win against South Dakota State. The Mavericks will face either South Dakota State or South Dakota at 1 p.m. today in Brookings, South Dakota.The City of Omaha Planning Board met earlier this week on May 7th, approving the MCC overlay district and a major amendment to a conditional use permit for religious assembly in the R4 district. The board voted 7-0 in favor of the proposals.For those following city government, the Omaha City Council met on May 6th following their pre-council meeting, continuing their regular schedule of municipal business.Looking at today's weather, conditions are perfect for outdoor activities like the Cinco de Mayo festival. We're seeing clear skies and comfortable temperatures that should hold throughout the day, making it ideal for community celebrations.Downtown development continues as several new businesses prepare to open in the coming weeks, adding to Omaha's growing commercial landscape.Local schools are preparing for end-of-year activities as the academic calendar winds down, with graduation ceremonies on the horizon for many seniors across the metro area.With so many community events happening this weekend, from cultural celebrations to sports competitions, there's something for everyone to enjoy in Omaha today. We recommend checking out the festivities on South 24th Street to experience the vibrant cultural heritage that makes our city special.This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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