From mariachi and margaritas to foods and festivals, here’s all the ways to get your fiesta on and celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Bay Area!
Cinco de Mayo Car Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 4, SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a car show featuring a diverse array of autos and competitive awards, including Best Under Construction, Best Static Truck, Best Classic Truck, Best Low Rider, Best Lifted, Best Suspension, Best Engine, Best Interior, Best Paint and, of course, Best in Show. Free admission. tinyurl.com/CincoCarShow
Hayward Cinco de Mayo Celebration: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4, B and Main Streets, Downtown Hayward. Hosted annually by La Alianza de Hayward, this vibrant celebration will feature live music and dance performances, bicycle and pedal car shows, arts and crafts and local food and drink vendors. Free admission. laalianzadehayward.com/cinco-de-mayo
Cinco De Mayo at Robledo: 12 to 3 p.m. May 4, Robledo Family Winery, 21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma. Join Robledo Family Winery to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with delicious Mexican food, live music and wine. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking for a fun time, this fiesta is a great fit. $125. tinyurl.com/RobledoCinco
Windsor Cinco de Mayo Fest: 2 p.m. May 4, Windsor Palms Plaza, Windsor. Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture at this community celebration which includes Mexican cuisine, refreshing drinks and live music that will keep you dancing all day long. From colorful performances to family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Free admission. tinyurl.com/WindsorCincoFest
Cinco de Mayo Comedy Bash: 7:30 to 9 p.m. May 4, Spin A Yarn Steakhouse, 45915. Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont. Enjoy a side-splitting Cinco de Mayo-themed evening with hilarious performances by comedians Dennis Gaxiola and Jesus Cruz. $15 to $30. tinyurl.com/CincoComedy
Cinco de Mayo at Barrio: May 4-5, Barrio, 900 North Point St., San Francisco. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Ghirardelli Square, where Barrio will be hosting live music, tequila tastings, a Margarita cart and festive food and drink specials. Prices vary. barriosf.com/
A Charro (cowboy) works his lasso during the Annual Cinco De Mayo Parade in downtown San Jose. (Gary Reyes/Bay Area News Group Archives)
San Jose Cinco De Mayo Parade and Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5, Cesar Chavez Plaza, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. Feel the fiesta energy as San Jose streets fill with a celebration parade dedicated to Mexican history. After the parade, unite with friends and family at Cesar Chavez Plaza to enjoy live entertainment on the main stage, plus local food, drink and crafts vendors. Free admission. sjcincodemayo.com/
Cinco de Mayo at Clos LaChance: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5, Clos LaChance Winery, 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and “Cinco de Drinko” at the winery with festive food and drinks and dancing to the rock, pop and soul band, Given To Fly. Free admission. clos.com/Events/Cinco-De-Mayo
Cinco de Mayo Foodie Fest: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 5, Ohlone College Newark Center, 39399 Cherry St., Newark. Come out for a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring stage performances, kids activities, bull riding, a beer garden, photo booths and more than 90 of the Bay’s best food vendors. $20. tinyurl.com/CincoFoodie
Cinco de Mayo at El Halal Amigos: 11:30 a.m. May 5, 1100 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. El Halal Amigos is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with free food, live music and lots of fun on the horizon. Enjoy $2 tacos all day, come early for free agua frescas and churros, and stay for live Mayan dancers and music. Free admission. elhalalamigos.com/
Cinco De Mayo with Little Joe y La Familia: 12 p.m. May 5, Swiss Park Bar & Grille, 5911 Mowry Ave., Newark. Get ready to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Little Joe Y La Familia and one of the Bay Area’s best Tejano bands, Los Niteliters. Enjoy food, drinks and music in a beautiful outdoor atmosphere featuring large trees, picnic tables and a dance floor. $65 to $75. tinyurl.com/JoeyLaCinco
Santa Clara Cinco de Mayo Festival: 12 p.m. May 5, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. Come out to Santa Clara County Fairgrounds for the largest Cinco de Mayo Festival in Northern California, featuring multiple stages of live music, fun activities and tons of food and drinks. $50. thefairgrounds.org/
Crowd watches the Chocolin, right, and Lady perform during the Univision’s Cinco de Mayo Festival at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, May 5, 2019. ( Josie Lepe/ BANG)
Cinco De Mayo Makers Market: 12 to 5 p.m. May 5, Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St., Alameda. Join Faction Brewing for a festive day celebrating Cinco De Mayo with local artisans and makers. Explore a variety of handcrafted goods made by talented local artists. Enjoy live music, delicious food and refreshing drinks while you shop for one-of-a-kind treasures. Free admission. tinyurl.com/FactionCinco
Cinco de Mayo Sail: 12:45 to 3:30 p.m. May 5, Sausalito Yacht Harbor, Slip 465, Sausalito. Step aboard the Schooner Freda B and embark on a seafaring fiesta combining the allure of the open sea with the festive spirit of Cinco de Mayo. Honor the cultural heritage of the Bay, a region rich in Latino history, as you sail. $99. tinyurl.com/CincoSail
District Six Cinco de Mayo Festival: 12 to 5 p.m. May 5, District Six, 428 11th St., San Francisco. Join District Six in celebrating this festive holiday with music, dancing, delicious food and cultural activities. Expect appearances from TV personality Chuy Gomez, beats from DJ Hugo Gomez and spectacular food trucks including Shrimp’n Ain’t Eazy, Los Bayuncos and Aguas Frisco. $0 to $25. tinyurl.com/DistrictSixCinco
Sonoma Cinco de Mayo Celebration: 1 to 7 p.m. May 5, 1 The Plaza, Sonoma. Come down to Sonoma Plaza for a Cinco de Mayo celebration presented by La Luz Center. Festivities include authentic food and drinks, a live DJ, mariachi performances, dancing, games and arts and crafts. Free admission. sonomacity.org/event/2024-cinco-de-mayo-celebration-2/
Cinco de Mayo with In the Tradition: 1:30 p.m. May 5, Piedmont Center for the Arts, 801 Magnolia Ave., Piedmont. Bay Area jazz and pop piano trio, In the Tradition, will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a festive concert paying tribute to historic Mexican composers. $25 to $30. bpt.me/6214927
Cinco de Mayo with TACO: 2 to 4:30 p.m. May 5, Showplace ICON Movie Theater, 2575 California St., Mountain View. The Terrible Adult Chamber Orchestra will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the premier of a documentary telling the story of their orchestra, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Kevin Ohlson and TACO director and conductor Cathy Humphers Smith. $10 to $20. tinyurl.com/CincoTACO
Cinco de Mayo Cruise: 3 to 6 p.m. May 5, Jack London Square, 2 Broadway, Oakland. Get ready to set sail on the ultimate fiesta! Cruise beneath the majestic Bay Bridge and make your way to the iconic San Francisco skyline, all while sipping margaritas and indulging in mouthwatering Latin cuisine. $30 to $275. tinyurl.com/CincoCruise
Roseland Cinco de Mayo Festival: 3 to 9 p.m. May 5, Mitote Food Park, 665 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa. The 15th annual Roseland Cinco de Mayo Festival will feature artisan craft booths, food and drinks, kids activities and the crowning of “Reina del Cinco de Mayo,” plus live performances from Banda La Congora, Maxima Frequencia, Los del 7 and Mariachi Cantares de Mi Tierra. Free admission. visitsantarosa.com/events/cinco-de-mayo-celebration/
San Jose Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl: 4 to 11 p.m. May 5, various San Jose venues. Gather your crew and prepare for a night of festive delights as you hop from one vibrant venue to another, embracing the spirit of Cinco De Mayo along the way. Indulge in delicious tacos, sip on refreshing margaritas and soak in the lively atmosphere while celebrating Mexican culture and heritage. $7.99 to $19.99. tinyurl.com/SanJoseCincoCrawl
Santa Rosa Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl: 4 to 11 p.m. May 5, various Santa Rosa venues. Dive into the festive flavors of Mexico while traversing through Santa Rosa’s top spots. Gather your amigos and amigas for an unforgettable night filled with tacos, tequila and endless fun. Free admission. tinyurl.com/SRcincocrawl
Fruitvale Cinco de Mayo Festival: 5 p.m. May 5, 3301 E. 12th St., Oakland. The Unity Council welcomes you to Fruitvale for a courtyard Cinco de Mayo festival featuring live mariachi, delicious margaritas and a hefty dose of dancing. unitycouncil.org/program/may5/
Cinco de Mayo at Smoking Pig: 6 to 11 p.m. May 5, Smoking Pig BBQ, 3340 Mowry Ave., Fremont. Get ready to sizzle this Cinco de Mayo at a celebration featuring delectable food, refreshing drinks and sensational beats from Patron Latin Rhythms Band. $10 admission. tinyurl.com/CincoSmokingPig
Cinco de Mayo Car Show – Viva la Raza: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6, John O’Connell High School, 2355 Folsom St., San Francisco. Get into the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with a festive block party and car show celebrating lowrider culture, presented by The San Francisco Lowrider Council. Enjoy a live DJ, pop-up street vendors, live performers and countless cars. Free admission. tinyurl.com/SFLowriderCinco