Mercado on the Fifth is collaborating with LULAC council #5285 for a Floreciente neighborhood cleanup from 9 am - 12 pm on Saturday, August 15.

Volunteers will spend the morning picking up trash, pulling weeds on the sidewalks, engaging with residents and participating in a post-cleanup discussion on issues relevant to the Floreciente area.

Mercado Founder Bob Onitveros grew up in the Floreciente neighborhood, in which more than 75% of residents are Hispanic. Mercado on Fifth was created to spur economic development in the area and provide neighbors a gathering space. The events now attract people from all over the Quad Cities to Floreciente.