Join us for an unforgettable celebration at the largest and longest-standing regional Cinco de Mayo festival in Colorado! Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture with a weekend full of exciting events, contests, and non-stop entertainment across three dynamic stages. Indulge your taste buds at our diverse food vendors, and explore unique merchandise from local artisans. Bring the whole family to enjoy kid-friendly activities and create lasting memories together. Don’t miss out on this iconic event that has been a cornerstone of Colorado’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations for years. Latin Life Denver Media is honored to again be a media sponsor for the 10 straight year.

The Cinco de Mayo Festival will feature 3 stages of live musical and dance performances for free family entertainment all weekend long!

Contests & Events

Chihuahua Races

DATE AND TIME: Saturday, May 2 @ 1pm
LOCATION: Lincoln Park next to the Community Stage
REGISTRATION: During open registration, click the link below to register your Chihuahua.

Chihuahua Race Registration

Taco Eating Contest

DATE AND TIME: Sunday, May 3 @ 12pm
LOCATION: Contest stage, south of seal pond, center of Civic Center Park
REGISTRATION: Anyone wanting to compete can register two hours before the start of the contest near the stage. You will be asked to sign a waiver of liability. Must be present to compete. There will be three rounds of contests with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Lowrider Car Show

DATE AND TIME: Saturday & Sunday
LOCATION: Along Colfax from Bannock to Broadway

The best lowriders, classic cars and lowrider bikes!

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The French invasion of Mexico was prompted by the country’s failure to pay foreign debts. The Battle of Puebla was a morale boost for Mexico, and over time, it has become a significant cultural celebration in Mexico and the United States, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.

In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a broader celebration of Mexican culture, often featuring traditional food, music, and dance. It’s worth noting that while it’s a popular celebration in the United States, in Mexico, the holiday is primarily observed in the state of Puebla, where the battle took place, and is not as widely celebrated nationwide.

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If you have any questions or get any other notifications requesting information and would like to verify please reach out at atafoya@newsed.org or call 303-534-8342 Ext 5.

Denver, it’s time to hit the streets!