Cinco de Mayo is almost here

Once again it’s time for that most American of Mexican holidays, or is it the most Mexican of American holidays? Either way, San Diego is and has always been THE place to celebrate the May 5th weekend the way it should be. Here’s just a few ideas to synch up Cinco:

Cinco de Mayo Concert in the Park

* Dia: Monday * Hora: 6:15 p.m. * Donde: Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park * Dinero: Free * Website: kiwanisclubsandiego.org * Quienes: SDSU School of Music and Dance ensembles, including the Aztec Concert Choir, the SDSU Jazz Ensemble and the SDSU Mariachi Ensemble *

Cinco de Mayo Trail Run

* Dia: Saturday * Hora: 7:30 a.m. for 10K, 8:30 a.m. for 5K and 9:30 a.m. for kids race * Donde: Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92065 * Dinero: $10 to $40 * Website: cincodemayotrailrun.org * Quienes: Fundraiser for PUSD *

Old Town Cinco de Mayo

* Dia: Saturday * Hora: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. * Dia: Sunday * Hora: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Donde: Throughout Old Town * Dinero: Free * Phone:  (619) 291-4903 * Website: fiestaoldtown.com Que: Ballet folklorico, mercado, mariachis, lowrider show, Latin rock bands, kids area *

Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Cinco de Mayo

 * Dia: Saturday * Hora: Noon to 5 p.m. *  Donde: Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, 640 Alta Vista Drive, Vista * Dinero: Free * Phone:  (760) 724-5743 * Website: ranchobuenavistaadobe.com * Que: 1st Annual Cinco de Mayo celebration, music, dancing, food, and fun for kids *

Solana Beach Cinco de Mayo

* Dia: Sunday * Hora:  1 to 4 p.m. * Donde: La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Ave., Solana Beach * Dinero: Free * Phone: (858) 720-2453 * Website: cityofsolanabeach.org. Que: Craft booths, face painters, mariachi, ballet folklorico, alcohol-free *