The Cinco De Mayo Fiesta In Old Town Kicks Off May 2nd

Old Town’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is sure to spice up your weekend as it transforms San Diego’s historic Old Town area into the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration on the West Coast!

Fiesta Old Town returns May 2-3, 2026 for a free, family-friendly celebration of the bold spirit of San Diego’s historic vaquero culture.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Schedule

Official events take place from 11am to 8pm on Saturday and 11am-6pm on Sunday, although many of the bars and restaurants will be celebrating well into the night.

No Time for Siesta at this Fiesta!

Get ready for a weekend filled with live music, folklórico dancing, high-flying lucha libre, hands-on pioneer games for kids, and a vibrant artisan mercado. It’s history, culture, and community coming together for one unforgettable spring celebration.

This weekend’s celebration attracts over 100,000 people over the course of three days. Kids will have no time for a siesta at this Fiesta, with tons of activities like face painting, dancing, arts and crafts and tons more!

Bring your crew. And get ready to ride into Fiesta Old Town 🐎🔥

See you there!

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