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.
The West Side 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.
Location
Cesar Chavez Street (between Robert St. and Highway 52) in Saint Paul’s West Side.
The event will also feature a parade, car show, dog show (American Bullies, Frenchies and exotic dogs), a softball tournament, live music, an authentic "placita" market and, of course, tons of delicious Mexican food.
Local restaurants will also host specials and entertainment throughout the weekend.
The celebration is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parade from 10 to 11 a.m.
Car and Bike Show from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dog Show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage in Saint Paul
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