Cinco de Mayo - West Side Saint Paul

Cinco de Mayo - West Side Saint Paul celebrates the West Side 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 West Side has to offer!

Backpack & School Supply Drive Donations

Help us reach our goal of giving out 1,000 backpacks at this years festival to support the West Side youth and to foster sense of community, pride, belonging and connectedness throughout the city that continues from year to year!

Click here for the full list of locations and drop-off hours.

Merchant, Small Business, and Non Profit Vendors

Each year the Cinco de Mayo celebration brings in 45,000 some people to the streets of Saint Paul through family-friendly events, entertainment, food, and more! Become a vendor to promote your business and sell your goods and/or services to the guests of the spiciest celebration in Minnesota!

Click here to fill out a vendor application.
Please fill out the application by April 5th for consideration

Participate in the Cinco de Mayo Parade!

Showcase your business, organization, and/or community group in the highest attended Cinco de Mayo - West Side Saint Paul event! You'll be able to interact with thousands of visitors as you march, float, or dance your way down Cesar Chavez Street!

Click here to apply online.
Early registration deadline: April 3rd
Parade registration deadline: April 17th

Click here for parade application, map, and list of float awards.

Nominate the 2019 Grand Marshal

Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to Saint Paul's West Side community, through civic and social services, humanitarianism or personal achievements? Nominate them to be our Grand Marshal for the parade!

Click here to fill out a nomination form
Nominations are due on March 15th

2019 Community Cleanup Scheduled!

The Community Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 27th! We will meet in front of the Neighborhood House at 9:30am, and then begin tidying up the West Side. It will be a great day to get to know community members & event organizers ahead of the fiesta!

All are welcome to join, and we hope to see you there!

Volunteer at the Festival

Looking for ways to get involved with Cinco de Mayo - West Side Saint Paul?

Ensure Cinco de Mayo is a success by joining our team of festival volunteers who help out on the day of the event!

For a list of volunteer positions click here.
Click here to signup for a shift.

Unveiling the 2019 Festival Button!

The 2019 Cinco de Mayo commemorative buttons will be for sale at participating locations in Saint Paul! Buttons cost $5, and for every button sold $2 will go back to the West Side community for development and scholarship opportunities.

Wear your button for exclusive discounts throughout the community & register them to WIN great prizes!

Learn More & Buy a Button >>

Latest News

The Cinco de Mayo - West Side Saint Paul Festival has been a staple in the West Side community for years. This annual event has united the community through the celebration of Mexican culture, history, and heritage since 1999. That makes 2019 the 20th anniversary of the festival, and we want to make it the best yet! Join us as we celebrate this incredible milestone with lively music, tasty food, and exciting entertainment on May 4th!