Hundreds turned out in downtown San Jose for the third annual Cinco de Mayo Car Show, celebrating Mexican American culture with custom lowriders, food vendors, and music. Police are stepping up patrols as festivities continue through the weekend.

San Jose and its police department are asking the public to celebrate Cinco de Mayo responsibly and attend sanctioned events throughout the city.

• There’s also a celebration scheduled for downtown San Jose, but this one will not include a parade. There will be a free festival at Plaza de Cesar Chavez from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with food trucks, live music and dance performances.