Denver and surrounding communities boast a number of festivals, parades and fun events celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo, is not Mexican Independence Day. Actually, it commemorates the victory of an outnumbered Mexican army over the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. These days, May 5 has become a celebration of Latino culture. For 2022, most celebrations will over the weekend, May 7 or 8.
Events are FREE unless otherwise noted. Here are some of the bigger ones we’ve found.
If you know of something we missed, drop us an email at info@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll try and add it to the list.
There are also dozens of bars and restaurants hosting their own celebrations, with food and drink specials and, sometimes, entertainment. Check your favorite spots. After all, we live in a place that loves to party and Cinco de Mayo is one of the best reasons to do so.
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Saturday, May 7
Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The annual festival takes over Denver’s Civic Center Park, with more than 200 exhibitors and food vendors. Entertainment on three stages, children’s carnival, parade, chihuahua races, taco eating contest and more.
EGS and Partners Festival Cinco de Mayo
Noon to 5 p.m. Held at the Forney Museum of Transportation. Includes FREE museum admission. Continuous entertainment and activities including performances by Danilo Santoy, James Band, Academia de Ballet Folklorico Nezahualcoyotl y Ballet Folklorico Xochipilli, Magcno Alejandro, Daniela Páez, La Xakaloza, Adolfo Romero and more. Food vendors and arts & crafts for sale. 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver.
Longmont Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food, shopping, live entertainment, car show, break dance competition and free family activities. More than 7,000 expected to attend. Held rain or shine. Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont.
Mile High Flea Market Cinco de Mayo Festival
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate with a Mariachi band, Lucha Libre wrestlers, tacos, Micheladas and more. Included with general admission of $3 per person. 7007 E. 88th Ave., Henderson.
Westwood Community Cinco de Mayo Celebration
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s community celebration will take place across two blocks on Morrison Rd. from Osceola St. to Lowell Blvd. and feature an art show, lowriders, live music, cultural dance performances, mariachis, lucha libre, pinata making, plant sale, local vendors, Mexican food and more. 3600-3900 Morrison Rd., Denver.
Sunday, May 8
Cinco de Mayo Denver Festival
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The annual festival takes over Denver’s Civic Center Park, with more than 200 exhibitors and food vendors. Entertainment on three stages, children’s carnival, parade, chihuahua races, taco eating contest and more.
Mile High Flea Market Cinco de Mayo Festival
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate with a Mariachi band, Lucha Libre wrestlers, tacos, Micheladas and more. Included with general admission of $3 per person. 7007 E. 88th Ave., Henderson.