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Cinco de Mayo Events & Deals

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 Sunday, May 5, 2024 (Domingo, 5 de Mayo, 2024).

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 Events And Deals

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

La Palma Park | 1151 N. La Palma Parkway, Anaheim
May 2-5, 2024

The Anaheim Cinco De Mayo Fiesta features food vendors from all over Orange County, family-friendly entertainment, Car Show, Ballet Folklorico Competition, Soccer Tournament, Rides, Vendors, Dignitary Breakfast, and Vendors.

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta Boat Cruise

Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari
24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
Sunday, May 5, 2024

Climb aboard for a 2-hour fiesta with tacos, margaritas, music by a live mariachi band, and a tour of the lovely Dana Point Harbor.

So Cal Cinco Miles

Huntington Beach (Huntington State Beach) | 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy. (Lot 10, Corner of PCH and Beach Blvd.)
Sunday, May 5, 2024

Run and celebrate the Hispanic Culture with a 5K, 5 mile or 1 mile family fun run. Chips and salsa and street tacos will be served at the finish line plus live music and folkloric dancers will provide entertainment.

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.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Max Berg Plaza Park | 1100 Calle Puente, San Clemente
Saturday, May 4, 2024

Celebrate the Hispanic Culture with an afternoon of live entertainment, delicious food, activities for the children and fun with family, friends, and neighbors.

Cinco de May Celebration

Frontier Park | 1400 Mitchell Street, Tustin
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

This free event includes entertainment, games, prizes and food for a small cost.

More Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

Cinco de Mayo Deals

Find food, endless tacos, cocktails and margarita specials, Folklórico dancers, mariachi music and more.

  • Acapulco – Build-your-own taco bar, live entertainment and drink specials.
  • 7-Eleven – Now until Cinco de Mayo 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 including $6 Brewhouse Margaritas.
  • 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 that can be used any time between n May 8 and May 14.
  • 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 from May 4 through May 7.
  • On The Border – 6 Cinco ‘Ritas on May 5.
  • Rock & Brews (Tustin) – $5 OFF all margaritas
  • Tijuana Flats – May 5 -7 enjoy 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 5, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 8:00 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 11, 2023 | 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
Friday, May 3 – Sunday, May 5, 2024

This free annual event will have entertainment for the whole family including live music performances, traditional dance performances, Lucha Libre wrestling, local food vendors, festive drink specials and authentic artwork crafted by talented local artisans.


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