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CINCO
DE MAYO
2026

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MAY 2, 2026

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Cinco de Mayo Events

2026 Button Reveal

Starting April 2, 2026 to April 2, 2026
Join us for the OFFICIAL 2026 Cinco de Mayo Button Reveal!
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Cinco de Mayo Car Show Day 1

Starting May 1, 2026 to May 1, 2026
Join us for day 1 of the car show, at Harriet Island’s Target Stage parking lot!
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Parade

Starting May 2, 2026 to May 2, 2026
Join us for the Annual parade, showcasing local businesses, schools, local celebs/personalities, and more! It is a fun event for the family to enjoy and kick off a day of…
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Cinco de Mayo Car Show Day 2

Starting May 2, 2026 to May 2, 2026
Day 2 of the Car Show continues, on the Official Festival Footprint, at the El Burrito Mercado parking lot!
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2026 Cinco de Mayo Schedule

Friday, May 1, 2026

  • Car Show at Harriet Island – 5:30 pm–8:30 pm

Saturday, May 2, 2026

  • Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival on Cesar Chavez – 10:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Car Show on Cesar Chavez Street – 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Live Music on Cesar Chavez Street – 11:00 am–6:00 pm (Schedule coming soon!)
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The 2026 Cinco de Mayo Button Contest!

As always, the community designs the official button, and we are asking you to submit your designs TODAY! It is a great way to get involved, and there is a cash prize for the winning design!Ā 

CELEBRATE

CINCO DE MAYO

May 1–2, 2026 | St. Paul’s Historic West Side

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in St. Paul with one of Minnesota’s most vibrant cultural events! The 2026 West Side Cinco de Mayo Celebration honors Mexican heritage and community pride with two days of car shows, live music, authentic food, family fun, and cultural entertainment.

Enjoy delicious dishes from local food vendors, shop crafts and handmade goods, and explore the Kid’s Zone filled with games and activities. Don’t miss the Cinco de Mayo Parade, featuring floats, dancers, and community groups bringing color and culture to Cesar Chavez Street.

Join thousands of visitors for this family-friendly festival in St. Paul, celebrating unity, history, and Latino pride on May 1–2, 2026!

(Car show will be at Harriet Island on May 1st, and again along Cesar Chavez Street for the big celebration on May 2nd!)

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