The Fiesta Cinco de Mayo celebration began in Old Town over 40 years ago, the brain child of Diane Powers. The Chamber took over running the event a few years ago. Although it is a slightly paired down version, it is still a vibrant two day event. Over the years this event has grown to become a San Diego tradition. Fiesta Cinco de Mayo is now celebrated in many
communities in San Diego and around the U.S. The events in the Gaslamp and Old Town are now the largest celebration in San Diego. Downtown is a perfect venue with with over six blocks of culture and traditional entertainment. Old Town at the Fiesta de Reyes in the State Park is the more traditional celebration with live music, Folkloric dance Food and fun.
Art & Food at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in the State Park.
Cinco de Mayo Art & Food Fest
This year at the Cinco de Mayo event in Old Town will launch the first ever Summer Art & Food Fest at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. The garden will host the artworks from several local renowned artist and display a buffet of food that is an art of its own. Music and libations served up in an amazing atmosphere. The Cosmopolitan Hotel is an 18th century renovation where early San Diego residents found themselves enjoying the company of their friends and neighbors over a glass of wine or whisky on the rocks. To find out more, click on ad, to get an artist application, you will be directed to the www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com
Get ready for a vibrant Cinco de Mayo celebration in the heart of San Diego’s oldest neighborhoods
Join us for a FREE block party packed with live music, dancing, and festive fun for all ages.
Cinco de Mayo Block Fiesta in San Diego – Free Event!
Saturday, May 2ND, to Sunday May 3RD
Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
Don’t miss out on San Diego’s top Cinco de Mayo event as we bring the street to life!—mark your calendar!
Fun in the Sun
Take the trolley, beat the traffic, enjoy the festivities! Cinco de Mayo is not just in the Old Town anymore, now it is the Fiesta Cinco de Mayo in San Diego!