While it’s not a major holiday in Mexico, in the U.S., Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate Mexican culture with drinks, food, and fiestas. Here are all the festive places, deals, events and activities in which you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo, from vibrant dances to zesty flavors we have you covered.
Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (Martes, 5 de Mayo, 2026).
Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s victory over French forces in the Battle of Puebla, Mexico, in 1862, Cinco de Mayo (“Fifth of May”). It is a celebration of Mexican national pride, heritage, and culture.
More events and details will be added as the date nears.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Center Greens Park | 305 East Broadway, Anaheim
Saturday, May 2, 2026
The Anaheim Cinco De Mayo Fiesta features food vendors from all over Orange County, family-friendly entertainment, Ballet Folklorico, soccer, kids zone, vendors, and more.
So Cal Cinco Miles
Huntington Beach at Bolsa Chica State Beach) | 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Run and celebrate the Hispanic Culture with a 5K, 5 mile, a 1-mile family fun run, or a kids carrera 400 yard dash. Street tacos, agua fresca and more will be available for purchase at the finish line.
Santa Ana Cinco de Mayo Festivals
Downtown Santa Ana
The City of Santa Ana no longer hosts a Cinco de Mayo festival. These events will take place in Santa Ana.
- Amor y Tequila Resto Bar – If you don’t know about a SINGER DE MAYO party… you’re about to. Come find out at Amor y Tequila DTSA — Realtor Mixer + live mariachi at 5PM.
- Cerveza Cito Brewery Cito de Mayo Street Festival – Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Craft beer, live music, DJs, arts and crafts vendors, and food trucks.
- Cinco De Mayo Family Festival (Bowers Museum) – May 3, 2026 | 11AM-3PM
San Clemente Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Max Berg Plaza Park | 1100 Calle Puente, San Clemente
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Celebrate the Hispanic Culture with an afternoon of live entertainment, delicious food, activities for the children and fun with family, friends, and neighbors.
More Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
- Cinco De Mayo Car Show & BBQ – Mile Square park, Fountain Valley – Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Avila’s El Ranchito – Most locations will have beer, margarita and tequila specials on Cinco de Drinko.
- Bella Terra – Kids Club – Cinco de Mayo.
- Copper Door (Santa Ana) – Celebrate Cinco Weekend May 1 & 2
- Descanso – All day specials and live music.
- Newport Beach Cinco De Mayo Friday Pub Crawl Party
- Playa Mesa (Costa Mesa) – Enjoy taco tuesday, food specials, live music and more.
- Viva Tustin – Hispanic Culture Celebration – Frontier Park, Tustin – Friday, May 1, 2026
- Pacific Hideaway – Live mariachi and specialty cocktails – Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Beach City Provisions Cinco De Mayo Celebration – Huntington Beach – Saturday, May 2, 2026
Cinco de Mayo Deals
Find food, endless tacos, cocktails and margarita specials, Folklórico dancers, mariachi music and more. Here are some past locations and specials offered. Keep an eye on these for new freebies and deals.
- Acapulco – Build-your-own taco bar, live entertainment and drink specials.
- 7-Eleven – Loyalty members can get 10 mini tacos for $2.
- Applebee’s – $6 cerveza and sips.
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – Margarita Flights with four distinct margarita flavors and May 5 Happy Hour deals.
- Del Taco – Rewards members can get a free burrito with a $10 purchase May 5-7.
- California Tortilla – With any purchase get a free taco coupon.
- Buffalo Wild Wings – Special happy hour and late-night deals.
- El Pollo Loco – Loco Rewards members a free Crunchy Birria Taco with the purchase of any Shredded Beef Birria entrée on May 5.
- Jack in the Box – Jack Pack members can score Cinco de Mayo deals that include $3.50 breakfast burritos, $3.00 tiny tacos, and 2 for $0.99 tacos.
- On The Border – 6 Cinco ‘Ritas on May 5.
- Rock & Brews (Tustin) – $5 OFF all margaritas
- Tijuana Flats – Select $5 menu items plus in-store contests and activities including opportunities to win free tacos.
Nearby Cinco de Mayo Festivals
These are a few of the bigger Cinco de May Events that are held throughout Southern California.
Olvera Street Cinco de Mayo
Downtown Los Angeles, 2 blocks from Los Angeles City Hall
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Each year, Olvera Street (La Placita Olvera), in partnership with El Pueblo Historical Monument, hosts a Cinco de Mayo festival. The event is free of charge, and open to the public. Olvera Street, a main square of L.A. that has been around since California was still a part of Mexico, and the fiesta includes live music, exhibitor booths, carnival rides, kids activities, beer garden, entertainment, dancing, food and more.
Monterey Park Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Barnes Park | 350 S. McPherrin Avenue, Monterey Park
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
This annual event highlights the sights, sounds, and magic of Mexico with dynamic performances plus it is in conjunction with the annual Play Days carnival that features carnival rides and games.
Old Town San Diego Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
The Old Town San Diego fiesta is at San Diego Avenue between Conde and Twiggs
May 2 & 3, 2026
This free annual event will have entertainment for the whole family including live music performances, traditional dance performances, local food vendors, festive drink specials and authentic artwork crafted by talented local artisans.