Cinco de Mayo Orange County
Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Southern California are diverse and dynamic, reflecting the region’s strong Mexican-American community. Festivities often include parades, live music performances, traditional dance shows, and delicious food and drinks.
The city of Santa Ana hosts a Cinco de Mayo festival every year that features carnival rides, games, and activities for kids. There are also plenty of food vendors serving up traditional Mexican dishes like churros, tacos, and elote (grilled corn).
No matter where you choose to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Orange County, you’re sure to have a great time. This holiday is a wonderful opportunity to embrace Mexican culture and heritage, and to enjoy the delicious food, music, and festivities that come with it. So gather your friends and family, put on your sombrero, and get ready to celebrate! Here are some of the Orange County events happening this Cinco de Mayo.
Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
San Clemente
May 06, 2023
Max Berg Plaza Park
1100 Calle Puente, San Clemente, CA 92672
Live entertainment, traditional Mariachi’s, Salsa dancers and more at this Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Enjoy authentic Mexican food and Tex Mex from local community groups and restaurants. Participate in the Art Contest, play Carnival Games and shop the vendor area.
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Tustin
May 05, 2023
Frontier Park
1400 Mitchell Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
Bring the whole family to Frontier park from 3-6pm Live entertainment, train rides games, prizes, food truck and so much more. Blankets and chairs are encouraged.
Cinco de Mayo Festival
Downtown Santa Ana
May 05, 2023
5th-2nd Street. 4-10pm
Head to Downtown Santa Ana to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Watch the Aztec dancers perform, listen to Mariachi’s and grab some authentic Mexican food from one of the local restaurants like Perla or Casa Ramos.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
May 04-07, 2023
La Palma Park
1151 N. La Palma Pkwy
Come down for a days long celebration this Cinco de Mayo weekend. Check out the car show, live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, Folkloric ballet competition, soccer tournament and carnival games and rides.
Find all your Orange County events here on All Things Orange County. Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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