Cinco de Mayo California

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for 5th of May) is recognized worldwide as an occasion to pay tribute to the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in on May 5, 1862.

ANAHEIM: Cinco de Mayo Event May 2, 2026, 12-8 p.m. at Center Greens. A community event in celebration of Cinco de Mayo filled with a community-oriented atmosphere with food, music, art, and local culture. Location: 305 E. Broadway, Anaheim, CA. anaheim.net

ARTESIA: Mariachi Festival May 9, 2026, 5-10 p.m. in Artesia Park. Food trucks, beer garden, vendors and fun for all ages at this family-friendly celebration. Live Mariachi performances by  Youth Mariachi, Mariachi Premier desde el Grullo Jalisco para el Mundo  and Mariachi Las Catrinas. Traditional dance by Ballet Folklorico Eterna Juventud. Location: Clarkdale lot open green space, 18750 Clarkdale Ave., Artesia, CA. Free, cityofartesia.us

AVALON: Cinco de Mayo  May 5, 2026, 6-9 p.m.
Catalina Museum for Art & Culture
217 Metropole, Avalon, CA
Free admission, catalinamuseum.org
Enjoy live music, captivating traditional dance performances   and savor popular Mexican dishes from local food vendors. Margaritas, wine, beer, and more for sale.

BEAUMONT: Festa de Mayo May 1, 2026
these details not announced/confirmed for 2026:
Hours: 2-10 p.m. at Noble Creek Park. Taco & Salsa Competitions, Live Music, Dog Costume Contest and more. Location: 650 W. Oak Valley Parkway, Beaumont, CA. $5, under age 12 years free, bcvparks.com

BISHOP: Chili, Cars & Cervezas plus Battle of the Bands, May 2, 2026, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at The Tri-County Fairgrounds is bringing the heat for Cinco de Mayo with the International Chili Society World Qualifier Cook-Off, 25 craft beers, live music, a car show, swap meet, a Kids Zone. This Cinco de Mayo celebration is going to be fire! Location: 475 Sierra St., Bishop, CA 93514. Free admission, $25-50 for tastings and car show, tricountyfair.com

CARSON: Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 2, 2026, 11 a.m. at  Carson Park, 21411 Orrick Ave, Carson, CA.
Live music, Classic Car Show, Food for Sale, Beer Garden. Free Admission. ci.carson.ca.us or facebook.com/CarsonRecreation

COLUMBIA: Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 2-3, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Columbia State Historic Park. Come to the birthplace of the first Cinco De Mayo celebration in 1862, enjoy a family event with a street dance with live music by live music by the Mario Flores Latin Jazz Band.  Location: Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia, CA. Free admission, visittuolumne.com 

DINUBA: Cinco de Mayo Festival April 30-May 3, 2026
dinubachamber.com/ cinco-de-mayo/
Parade: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 a.m. Line-Up: Elizabeth Way
Rose Ann Vuich Park Festival
Dinuba Carnival and Festival 'Fiesta in Our Roots'
Live Music & Entertainment 
Carnival with rides and games for all ages (tickets)
Food Vendors
Community Booths to shop and meet local organizations 

DUARTE: Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 5, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Teen Center. There will be traditional Mexican food for all to enjoy, accessduarte.com | cinco

GARDENA: Gardena Cinco De Mayo Annual Parade May 2, 2026, 10 a.m.  Cinco de Mayo & Parade (at 10 a.m.) Route: begins at Gardena Market - Gardena Blvd. & New Hampshire Ave. and ends at Fukai Park where the festival takes place.  Food, entertainment, mariachis, folklorico folk dancing, crafts and classic cars. Location:  Fukai Park, 15800 S. Brighton Ave., Gardena, CA. Free admission, cityofgardena.org

PERRIS: Cinco de Mayo Festival May 2, 2026, 1-10 p.m. at Foss Field Park. Food vendors, entertainment, and Tastiest Salsa Competition for residents. Location: 138 N. Perris Blvd., Perris, CA. Free, cityofperris.org

SAN DIEGO: Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo May 2-3, 2026, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free, oldtowncincodemayo.com
2026 Entertainment
Mariachi Los Trinos
Luis Max
Folklorico
Los Trinos
Lucha Libre
Face Painters
Low Rider Car Show & Competition

SANTA ANA: Cinco de Mayo Festival May 3, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA
Free, bowers.org (posted on facebook page)
Delicious food for sale and music
11:45 AM – Music Performance by Mariachi Kids
12:30 PM – Music Performance by Joel Aceves (Guitarist)
1:30 PM – Music Performance by Los Cuates
2:30 PM – Traditional Dance Performance by Relámpago del Cielo Grupo Folklórico

SHAFTER: Shafter Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 2, 2026
Parade begins at 10 a.m. Route: Richland & Shafter Avenues, marching on Shafter, then left on Munzer to Central, left on James, to California Ave., turn right on Calif. to North Kern Courts parking lot.
Mannel Park Festival 11:30 a.m.
Shafter, CA
Free, shaftercincodemayo.org
Mannel Park Festival starts at 11:30 a.m. Mariachi Real de Jalisco, Band Los Moonlighterz, Schoeppner Family Carnival, food booths, Kids Corner with games, 20 vendors & exhibitors, and fun activities throughout the day.  Shafter, CA Free, shaftercincodemayo.org

STOCKTON: Cinco de Mayo May 1-3, 2026, 12 p.m. daily at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds
1658 S. Airport Way
Stockton, CA
Free admission, elconcilio.org/ cinco-de-mayo-2026 | $10 parking, 
Over 60,000 people attend this multi-day festival at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds:. Over 60,000 people attend this free, multi-day festival with concerts, a carnival, food vendors and fun! Live entertainment on the Main Stage, plus carnival rides, Ballet Folklorico, free kids activities, and  150+ booths for shopping, plus 20 vendors featuring foods from around the world! 

SAN CLEMENTE: Cinco de Mayo Festival May 2, 2026, 2-6 p.m.
Max Berg Plaza Park
1100 Calle Puente
San Clemente, CA
Beer Garden, Food Trucks, Vendors Market, Crafts, Games and Prizes...
Free, activities wrist band $, san-clemente.org
The annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta celebrates Mexican culture in the charming Spanish Village by the Sea. The program features live entertainment, Mexican fare, kids' game booths, face painting and other activities, and music, food trucks and more are in store.
Entertainment: Mariachi, Ballet Folklorico, Bandas 

VISALIA: Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo Friday, May 1, 2026, 5-10 p.m. on Church Street (Between Main & Center) in Downtown Visalia. Free, mytkhcc.org/ cinco-de-mayo

LOS ANGELES: Cinco Olvera Street May 3, 2026, 12-6 p.m.
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
Plaza Kiosko
Olvera Street
Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Free admission, facebook.com/ elpueblola/
The festive weekend festival features popular and traditional music, exhibitor booths, cultural dancing and plenty of delicious Mexican food.
2026 Entertainment
Eduardo Hernandez
Grupo Solo Primos, cumbia & salsa
Gaby Garcia
Yessy Rodriguez
Lorena - La Reina De la Tejana / Rafael Reyes - El Pelavacas
Bersain Monrrreal
Ballet Folklorico Las Perlitas
Los Perversos de la Kumbia
(Gracias por tu apoyo - Hilda Solis, LA County Supervisor & Ysabek Jurado, Council Member)

MONTEREY PARK: A Tribute to Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 7, 2026 5-10 p.m.
Barnes Park Amphitheater
350 S. McPherrin Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Free, montereypark.ca.gov
Cinco de Mayo Celebration rekindles the sounds and magic of Mexico through performances, authentic Mexican food and more. Entertainment will include Mariachi, Folklorico dancing and lots of food and fun. Live Entertainment by  Mariachi by Antonio Navarro and a concert with the rock/pop band, Cold Duck.

SAN GABRIEL: Cinco de Mayo Mercado Wednesday, May 1, 2026, 5:30-9 p.m. in Mission District. Artisan vendors, music, crafts, food, beer garden, craft cocktails, loteria, roping contest, and more! Celebrate with the City of San Gabriel at this festive event.  Location: 320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA. Free admission, SanGabrielCity.com /1338/Cinco-de-Mayo
2026 Entertainment
Ballet de Sally Savedra Folklorico
Los Pollos & Los Pollitos Mariachi
Grito Contest
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar

SAN LEANDRO: Cinco de Mayo Celebration! May 1, 2026, 6-8 p.m.
Marina Community Center
15301 Wicks Blvd.
San Leandro, CA
Free, open to the public, sanleandro.org
Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration open to the public features mariachi music by Mariachi and theatrical performances, traditional Mexican arts and crafts for kids to make, light refreshments and fun.
2026 Entertainment
Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro
Mariachi Regional de Magda Vasquez
Alessandro Soberanis

RICHMOND & SAN PABLO:  Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival May 3, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Parade starts at 10 a.m. at  24th Street @ Barrett Avenue in Richmond, turning right on Market Avenue, and ending at Church Lane @ San Pablo Avenue in San Pablo.  
10 a.m.-5 p.m.  Cinco de Mayo Festival (Bash) is always the first Sunday in May, Hosted by 23rd Street Merchants Association, 23rdstreetmerchants.com
ci.richmond.ca.us
Biggest Cinco celebration in the Bay Area attracts over 100,000 people! Celebrate the Mexican Culture and enjoy three music stages, dancing horses, jumpers, giveaways, food wrestling, exhibits and much more.
2026 Entertainment
Sonora Dinamita
Banda La Explosiva Juarez
Grupo Minoria
KG Y Gio
Angela Vergara
Pancho

PORTERVILLE: Cinco de Mayo Parade on Main Street, May 2, 2026, 10 a.m. Downtown. facebook.com/ CHMAPORTERVILLE/
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Dominguera May 3, 2026, 12-7 p.m. at Veterans Park. Musical groups, food vendors, games, bounce house for the kids and fun in a family event (no alcohol served).

TUSTIN: Viva Tustin! Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 1, 2026, 3-6 p.m. at Frontier Park. Free entertainment, games and prizes, food for sale. Location: 1400 Mitchell Avenue, Tustin, CA. Free, tustinca.org  | cinco

LOS ANGELES: Fiesta Broadway Cinco de Mayo Celebration  April 26, 2026
Broadway between 1st & 4th Streets
Los Angeles, CA
Free
Billed as the Largest Cinco de Mayo Celebration in America
Concerts, artists, shopping, food and more.
Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM) is sponsor of event which includes bands galore.  Daily Celebration of Mexico's victory over French forces in Puebla, Mexico in 1862, with popular and traditional music, exhibitor booths, dancing and food. Celebration of Mexico's victory over French forces in Puebla, Mexico in 1862, with popular and traditional music, dancing, and food. Celebration of Mexico's victory over French forces in Puebla, Mexico in 1862, with popular and traditional music, dancing, and food.

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