Cinco de Mayo - West Side Saint Paul

Cinco de Mayo - West Side Saint Paul celebrates the Westside community's Mexican heritage and the traditional annual celebration of Mexico over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Join us on Cesar Chavez street in Saint Paul for a day filled with cultural entertainment, excitement and exploring all the Westside has to offer!

Save the Date for the Community Cleanup

Join the community on Saturday, April 28th to help clean up the festival area in preparation for the 2018 Cinco de Mayo – West Side Saint Paul celebration! We will meet at 10:00 a.m. outside of the Neighborhood House (179 Robie St E) and, together, will work to clear the streets of trash and other refuse. This is a fun day to get to know community members & event organizers ahead of the fiesta!

Announcing Our 2018 Grand Marshal - Frank Cruz!

This year's Grand Marshal honoree, Frank Cruz, has been an active resident of the Westside since he was 16 years old; joining the Labor Union Local #132 and helping physically build many structures throughout Saint Paul; sharing the Mexican American veteran story in the AMVets Post #5; and volunteering for numerous causes. He has also walked in every Cinco de Mayo parade since its inception, including 13 years as a member of the Color Guard!

Click here to learn more about this year's Grand Marshal, Frank Cruz!

Unveiling the 2018 Festival Button!

Congratulations to John Kocon on providing the winning look for this year's festival and taking home the $150 cash prize!

The 2018 Cinco de Mayo commemorative buttons are now on sale at participating locations in Saint Paul! Buttons cost $5, with $2 of EVERY sale supporting the local Westside community through youth and community development programs.

Wear your button for exclusive discounts throughout the community & register them to WIN $500 cash!

Learn More & Buy a Button >>

Become a Festival Volunteer

Want to support the neighborhood or get involved with Cinco events? Volunteers are an integral part of making sure the Cinco de Mayo – West Side festival runs smoothly. We have numerous positions available from parade operators to Family Zone assistants to face painters.

This is a great way to get your family & organization involved in a fun event that supports the Westside community!

Learn More & Sign Up Today! >>

Latest Newsletter Released!

Check our newsletter for the most recent information regarding Cinco de Mayo West Side - Saint Paul. It includes the music lineups, how to get involved, and lots more!

Click here to see it!