Members of the band Velvet Groove test their instruments Friday in preparation for the Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park, which starts at 10:30 a.m. today. The event features a car show, a Chihuahua costume contest and a break dance contest, along with dancers, live music and other entertainment.

ABOVE: Bob Sandoval, a bass player in the band Velvet Groove, tunes up his bass.

RIGHT: Lucas Sosias practices on the conga drums.