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EXP Realty is considered the number one real estate agency in the country by the number of agents and transactions in the United States. No other company in this country guides more people to buy a home than they do.
They work for and with you. They are here to ensure that every open house, every negotiation, and every decision is made with their clients’ best interests in mind. The real estate landscape is changing and with it, the way EXP Realty serves you is evolving in real time.

EXP Realty North Carolina will guide you to get the foundation of your future, your place to rest at night, your space to create memories and fulfill dreams.
EXP Realty North Carolina is committed to the Latino community in the state. Hence, they are sponsors of the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Gastonia. Their contribution has made it possible for this festival to take place once again. United Tennis is very grateful, since for the first time, the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Gastonia will be a fundraising event for our student programs! Thank you EXP Realty for helping us to fulfill our dream!

La Antigua Guatemala is the first Guatemalan restaurant in Gastonia. It is located at 2525 S York Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052. It was recently opened for business. In La Antigua Guatemala, you can taste a wide range of typical Guatemalan and international food prepared with fresh and quality products. The flavors satisfy every paladar of their local and foreign clients. Guatemalan cuisine traditionally includes corn, tortillas, beans, rice, and meats such as pork, chicken, and beef. While there is no official national dish of Guatemala, one of their most representative dishes is Pollo en Pepián; a chicken stew that fuses Spanish and Mayan flavors cooked in a spicy sauce with pumpkin and sesame seeds. A dish that you can taste at La Antigua Guatemala Restaurant.
From United Tennis we want to thank you for your support by being one of the sponsors of the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Gastonia. Thank you La Antigua Guatemala for helping us to achieve our goals!

Occasion On Main is an elegant and beautiful event venue located in the heart of Gastonia’s Downtown district. The building dates back to 1904. It is a completely remodeled place that combines rustic and modern touches to create a perfect and charming space for your event. Exposed brick walls maintain the original character of the building. Besides, its wooden floors, metal doors, and stunning modern lighting, the venue offers a beautiful ambience for your celebration!
This innovative multi-level venue is ideal for couples looking for a separate indoor wedding ceremony space (available from June 1), cocktail lounge (available from June 1), bridal dressing room (available from June 1). and ground floor. The place has a large reception room with capacity for up to 300 guests per event, 215 if seated. Each of these spaces is uniquely dark, providing an intimate atmosphere with an element of surprise. Our cocktail area is an intimate setting; ideal for smaller gatherings such as birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers, and so forth. Without a doubt, the perfect place for every celebration. Additionally, Occasion on Main is supporting this year’s Cinco de Mayo Festival, hosted by United Tennis and the Gastonia Police Department! Thank you Occasion on Main for allowing us to continue our goal of creating a positive impact among youth through tennis and The education!

The City of Gastonia is growing very quickly and the proof is the number of Latin American restaurants that have opened in the city in recent months. One of those restaurants is Mi Bella Honduras. It is the first Honduran restaurant in Gastonia and is located at 3206 Union Rd, Gastonia.
Mi Bella Honduras Restaurant NC is a place where you can enjoy Honduran cuisine, especially “pollo chuco” which is very popular on the northern coast of Honduras. It consists of fried chicken with slices of green banana, cabbage, onion, sauces, dressings, and cheese. Besides, Mi Bella Honduras offers you an endless number of typical Honduran dishes, both meat and seafood. Decorated with typical Honduran paintings, this restaurant has an event room, where you can hold private celebrations. Mi Bella Honduras decided to support this year the Cinco de Mayo Festival and from United Tennis we are very grateful. Thank you Mi Bella Honduras for helping us achieve our goal!

The non-profit organization, XIII Casas NC, joins as a main sponsors of the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Gastonia. The mission of Trece Casas North Carolina is to improve the quality of life of the most needy people, offering them a roof over their heads or improving the home in which they live. Thus, they contribute to help people to have decent housing. If there is any damage in your home that endangers yours or your family’s well-being, you can call this organization and explain your case to them. They will walk you through a qualification process. If you qualify, all repairs are done free of charge to the affected people. The XIII Casas NC organization is located at 6212 Tuckasseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC. If you are interested in collaborating with this organization by offering donations or volunteering, you can contact them through their social networks, Facebook and Instagram 13 Casas NC. From United Tennis we want to thank the support offered by this organization to the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Gastonia 2024. They will be present with more information for everyone who needs it.

Located in the heart of the city of Gastonia, this restaurant maintains the structure and character of what was a theater at the beginning of the 20th century.
In the 1920s, the theater was about celebration and imagination; and that is precisely what this restaurant wants to reflect and show.
Originally Webb Theatre, it has a space with a character that goes beyond any restaurant you can reach. Voted by customers on Open Table as the best atmosphere in Charlotte, this gem has been embraced by the community and appreciated by those who visit it. With a menu of contemporary food, they are proud to be part of the resurgence of Gastonia, an area brimming with complex culture. The menu includes charcoal-cooked meats. They have various dishes, where they combine salty with sweet. Without a doubt, an experience that cannot be missed. From United Tennis we want to thank Webb Custom Kitchen for its support at the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Gastonia, 2024. Visit https://www.webbcustomkitchen.com/ for more information.

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Azteca Restaurants are turning 30 years old and what better way to celebrate than by being one of the main sponsors of the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Gastonia 2024. There are four Azteca restaurants in the Charlotte and Gastonia areas. Let’s talk about the restaurant located in Gastonia at 1863 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052.
Azteca Family Mexican Restaurant is a small local business serving fresh and tasty Mexican food since 1998. The restaurant is owned and operated by Alfredo, who started as a dishwasher and worked his way up the ranks. Azteca Restaurant in Gastonia prides itself on creating a connection with its customers and welcoming families to come and enjoy a party together! After being promoted, Alfredo took the lead. Since then, he is helping Azteca Restaurant to continue thriving and prioritizing the best guest experience at the forefront of everything they do. Offering the best family-style authentic Mexican food in Gastonia. With fresh and tasty tacos, nachos, fajitas, burritos, margaritas and more…perfect for any party!
On Saturday, May 4, 2024 Azteca Mexican Restaurant will be celebrating its 30th anniversary with the entire community. Don’t miss it!

Toyota/Mazda of Gastonia is the Title Sponsor of the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Gastonia 2024. The dealership has Spanish-speaking employees with the goal of serving all drivers in Gastonia, Charlotte and Lincolnton. It has a large inventory of versatile models, from sports vehicles to fully equipped late-model trucks. Toyota of Gastonia is a solid choice for drivers beginning the car-buying process and looking for a reliable new or used Toyota dealership near them.
Its inventory, which can be viewed online or in person, is the starting point for the many services it provides. Whether you’re looking for a new or used car, Toyota of Gastonia has a great selection of new Toyota models and affordable used vehicles to choose from. In addition, Toyota of Gastonia also offers access to its financial center, flexible solutions for Toyota loans and leases. Plus, there is a service department where you can handle all types of repairs, from oil changes to transmission repairs, so you can have the peace of mind you deserve. From United Tennis, we want to thank all the support from Toyota/Mazda for the Cinco de Mayo Festival! Thank you!

For the very first time, United Tennis is collaborating with the Gastonia Police Department to host the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Downtown Gastonia on Saturday, May 4 from 12pm to 7pm. The Festival objective is to celebrate Mexican and Hispanic culture by remembering an event such as the victory of the Mexican army against the Second French Empire at the battle that took place in Puebla, Mexico. This year, the Festival had the support of 17 sponsors, local businesses from the Gastonia-Charlotte area who wanted to support this event which will be for the first time a fundraiser for United Tennis.

For the first time, United Tennis organizes along with the Gastonia Police Department the Cinco de Mayo Festival. An event that will take place on Saturday, May 4, from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Downtown Gastonia. This time, the festival will be a fundraising event that will benefit United Tennis. The raised funds will go to purchase a van for the organization and to create a United Tennis university scholarship fund to support students going to college. United Tennis thanks the support obtained from local companies and businesses that are sponsoring this event. Among some of the sponsors are: Toyota Gastonia, Mazda Gastonia, Restaurante Azteca, XIII Casas, and Web Custom Kitchen.