How does San Diego Old Town celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Saturday, April 30th, 2022
10am-10pm

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Fiesta Old Town Photo Gallery
Weekend Guide
Weekend-Long Specials
Scripps AMG Tips:
Saturday & Sunday Festivities
Saturday Entertainment
So much more!
Tips Before You Head Out
How do people in San Diego celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Where do the largest 5 de Mayo celebrations take place?
What 4 cities have the biggest 5 de Mayo celebrations?
What does California do with Cinco de Mayo?

Sunday, May 1st, 2022
10am-6pm

HOLA AMIGOS! THERE’S NO TIME FOR A SIESTA, WE’RE HAVING A FIESTA! GRAB YOUR FAMILIA AND HEAD TO HISTORIC OLD TOWN FOR THE 39TH ANNUAL FIESTA OLD TOWN CINCO DE MAYO!

Join us for a weekend of FIERY FUN on Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, May 1st. This FREE annual event will be EN FUEGO with entertainment for the whole family- live music, traditional dance performances, local food vendors, festive drink specials and authentic artwork crafted by talented local artisans.

Get into the fiesta spirit
senoritas & senores!
HEAD TO OLD TOWN FOR
THE ULTIMATE CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION

Proceeds benefit the
historic old town community foundation

Make sure to visit the participating Old Town restaurants for drink and food specials all weekend long – Saturday, and Sunday. Ole! Participants will offer food & drink specials featuring your favorite beer, tequila and flavored liqueurs. You can anticipate lots of extra entertainment and a lively atmosphere to boot! Read more

As you journey through lanes of mini-tiendas (stores) you will find colorful trinkets, masterful arts & crafts and yummy cuisines. This bustling Mercado will burst with dynamic energy and flavors as the community collaborates to bring vitality back to the beloved streets of Old Town, the site of the first Spanish settlement on the U.S. West Coast featuring Mexican lore and historical sites, colorful shops and eclectic restaurants. Read more

Fiesta Old Town Photo Gallery

Old Town San Diego gives locals a reason to look forward to Cinco de Mayo every year! Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo is an annual, weekend-long celebration filled with food, drinks, live entertainment, and activities for the whole family. We have your weekend guide and tips to help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the hottest spot north of the border.

Weekend Guide

When:

Friday, May 3: 4 PM to 9 PM, Cinco de Mayo Specials

Saturday, May 4: 10 AM to 10 PM, Cinco de Mayo Festival

Sunday, May 5: 10 AM to 8 PM, Cinco de Mayo Festival

Where:

4002 Wallace Street, San Diego, 92110

Weekend-Long Specials

There’s no better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than by chowing down on authentic food! Friday through Sunday, restaurants throughout Old Town will be having food and drink specials.

Café Coyote
Casa Guadalajara
Old Town Mexican Cafe
Fred’s Mexican Cafe
Rockin’ Baja Lobster
Miguel’s Cocina
Tequila Factory

Scripps AMG Tips:

Practicing good eating habits while you’re eating out is important for maintaining lifelong health.

Hydrate between bites.
Eat slowly. This improves your digestive system by giving your stomach adequate time to properly digest food.
Enjoy a salad! This leaves you feeling satisfied sooner, preventing you from overeating.
Ask for sauces on the side; this way you can use less and cut your calorie intake
Share your meal or request to split your plate and take the other half home.

Saturday & Sunday Festivities

Car Show

Take a stroll through Lowrider Lane and view the huge display of car favorites. There will be a wide variety of different car models, modifications, and unique paint jobs!

Kids Zone

Promote creative thinking and learning while celebrating Cinco de Mayo! Your little ones will enjoy these free activities including:

Face painting
Arts and crafts
Petting zoo
Pony and stagecoach rides

Saturday Entertainment

Lace up your dancing shoes and get ready to groove to non-stop music and live entertainment at the Café Coyote Stage!

Rojas Charros
DanzArts
Los Pinguos
And so much more. Check out the complete list at the official Cinco de Mayo Fiesta website.

So much more!

Old Town has endless specialty shops where you can get custom jewelry and other treasures.
Learn something new at the countless historic sites.
Shop at the weekly Artisan Market that offers handmade jewelry, clothing, pottery and artwork.

Tips Before You Head Out

Parking available at the CalTrans Offices located on Taylor and Juan Street.
If you want to avoid traffic, consider taking the trolley. Check out the Metropolitan Transit System schedule for times and availability.
Wear comfortable shoes for walking and dancing.
Check the weather and be prepared with layers and sunscreen.
Pack a backpack with water, wipes, and an emergency kit for your little ones.

Whether you are looking to grub on authentic food or dance away to non-stop music, Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo will fulfill your every wish! The best part is that the proceeds of the event go to the Historic Old Town Community Foundation.

To find local health events, check out Scripps Affiliated Medical Groups’ event calendar. Scripps Affiliated Medical Groups also offers articles for San Diegans to enjoy activities across the county while maintaining a fruitful lifestyle!

How do people in San Diego celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo Kicking off the festivities is Fiesta Cinco de Mayo in Old Town on Saturday, April 30. The celebration will have live music, performances, food, drinks, Lucha Libre wrestling, bustling mercado and activities for the whole family. For more information, visit CincoDeMayoOldTown.com.

Where do the largest 5 de Mayo celebrations take place?

Los Angeles, California. Undoubtedly the city that celebrates this day the most, due to its huge Mexican-American population, with the largest Cinco de Mayo festival in the country, the Fiesta Broadway Festival, a classic for three decades with food and a street fair.

What 4 cities have the biggest 5 de Mayo celebrations?

The Best Places to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2022.

1 Puebla, Mexico..

2 Denver, Colorado..

3 Los Angeles, California..

4 Saint Paul, Minnesota..

5 San Antonio, Texas..

6 Chicago, Illinois..

7 Albuquerque, New Mexico..

8 San Diego, California..

What does California do with Cinco de Mayo?

California has a specific connection with Cinco de Mayo, as it was the first American state that paid more attention to the date of the Battle of Puebla and the tragic events that lead to it. One can say that the celebration of Mexican-American culture we currently see was born there.