Guide to Cinco de Mayo
When it comes to Cinco de Mayo, no one does it like Saint Paul's West Side. Here's what you need to know about Minnesota's largest Latino events.
Celebrate our City's Rich Heritage
The Westside Cinco de Mayo Festival celebrates the community’s Mexican heritage and Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
This festival began in 1985 to celebrate the community and its businesses and serve as a means for preserving the area’s rich culture and history. It is a gathering of local residents as much as it is an opportunity for non-residents to experience the vibrancy of Saint Paul’s West Side.
A West Side Fiesta
The celebration will be Friday, May 1 through Saturday, May 2, along Cesar Chavez Street on the West Side. Event goers expect delicious and authentic dishes from local food vendors, a rad display of cars, crafts and handmade goods to shop, a Kid’s Zone filled with games and activities, live music and dance performances to enjoy, and a festive parade showcasing community pride.
Event Details
- Friday, May 1
- Car Show at Harriet Island Regional Park from 6-10 p.m. - Saturday, May 2
- Parade on Cesar Chavez Street at 10 a.m.
- Live music entertainment on two stages from 12-6 p.m.
- 80 nonfood vendors and 40 food vendors
Getting There
Parking & Transportation
Discover how you can use our local bus and light rail system to get to and from all of the holiday fun with ease.
Find nearby parking and hourly or event parking rates through the city's interactive parking map.
Nearby Eats
Saint Paul Taco Guide
West Side Best Side: Neighborhood Eats
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