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Josue DeLeon, a Salsa Mississippi regular, and hip-hop dance instructor Tempestt Gilmore, showcase their salsa skills outside the Salsa Mississippi studio during Fondren After 5 on May 2.

Grumpy Dave's popcorn booth was one of a handful of food and drink vendors at Fondren After 5 on May 2.

Nicole Williams showcases her artwork during Fondren After 5 on May 2.

Mayor of Jackson Chokwe Lumumba (center right) poses for a photo with people at the Families As Allies event during Fondren After 5 on May 2.

Fondren After 5-goer Cedric Hampton poses for a photo at Fondren After 5 on May 2.

Musician Kerry Thomas performs during Fondren After 5 on May 2.

Offbeat, a midtown record and comic book shop, had records, comics and collectibles for sale as part of the Beacon Makers Market at Fondren After 5 on May 2.

BeFab Jewelry set up in front of Kopy Katz Bistro as part of the Fondren After 5 festivities on May 2.

Salsa Mississippi instructors teach a crowd basic salsa and bachata moves during Fondren After 5 on May 2.

Rob Whitley and his parrot Poco are a staple at Fondren After 5 events. He brought Poco out to greet festival-goers on May 2.

Tawny Minton, owner of SnapHappy Face Painting, was one of the vendors at Fondren After 5 on May 2.

Fondren After 5, which takes place on the first Thursday of each month, features live music, DJs, entertainment, dancing, food, drinks and more.

DJ Uri (left) and some of his friends pose for a photo at Fondren After 5 on May 2.

(left to right)) Eddie Dorman, Shawn Lawrence and Abayomi Sa-Ra performed African drumming during Fondren After 5 on May 2.