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Nikki Tundel
Minneapolis

Photos: Cinco de Mayhem, indeed

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Influenza Coughing
Mandy Curtis, 10, attacked a piñata entitled "Influenza Coughing" during the Cinco De Mayhem event on May 2, 2015.
Nikki Tundel | MPR News

It's the destruction of art and the art of destruction, and it's all for charity.

For the third year in a row, CO Exhibitions in Minneapolis hosted Cinco De Mayhem, where attendees get to destroy unique piñatas created by artists.

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Aftermath
The smashing of piñatas went on for over three hours, until all that was left was the confetti and candy wrappers.
Nikki Tundel | MPR News
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Influenza Coughing
Mandy Curtis, 10, attacked a piñata entitled "Influenza Coughing" during the Cinco De Mayhem event on May 2, 2015.
Nikki Tundel | MPR News
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Artistic pinatas
Twin Cities artists designed two dozen piñatas for the celebration.
Nikki Tundel | MPR News