Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

By Bryan Kittman | April 22, 2019

Currently thinking about your plans for Cinco de Mayo? Well look no further. We’ve compiled the best events taking place in San Diego for to celebrate this exciting and vibrant holiday.

Sunset Cocktail Cruise at Hornblower

The award-winning cruise service will be hosting Cinco de Mayo themed celebrity cruises all month! Each cruise will include fiesta-style appetizers, Mexican beer, cocktail specials, and stunning views of the San Diego Bay.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Balboa Park

Come out to Balboa Park to experience one of the region’s largest free Cinco de Mayo events. This community-driven program will feature Mexican-themed music and dance performances, colorful horseback riders, mariachis, activity booths for the kids, gourmet food trucks and much more.

Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo

Head over to Historic Old Town to celebrate Cinco de Mayo as the entire area transforms into one of the biggest celebrations of Mexican culture. This weekend-long celebration is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors over the course of its three days. Expect to see live music, Lucha Libre wrestling, great food, and a huge display of lowriders and incredible cars.

Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl

Join the premiere pub crawl this year for Cinco de Mayo, as you visit each bar and enjoy some killer deals on Tequila and Cervezas. Be sure to bring out your ponchos and sombreros and have some fun.

Cinco de Mayo Pool Party

Come out to sip & swim at this awesome pool party taking place at the Lafayette Hotel Swim Club. Here you will be able to see Latin fusion band Kimba Light Official while enjoying libations from Urban Leaf and Truly Hard Seltzer.

Tacos & Tequila Festival

Cinco de Mayo wouldn’t be complete without some tacos and tequila, and this festival has plenty of both. Come and enjoy unlimited Tequila & craft beer tastings, along with 15 of Southern California’s favorite tortilla wrapped treasures to fill your day.