Cinco de Mayo - West Side Saint Paul

Cinco de Mayo - West Side Saint Paul Presented by T-Mobile 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!

NEW Cinco de Mayo Footprint!

The 2019 event will be organized differently than last year as we were encouraged to find ways to improve access to parking, look at ways to stage more of the activities away from neighborhood areas, and to do even more to make this a safe and fun way for the community to gather.

The new plan includes a wider footprint in a more commercial area, but maintains the same amount of square footage from previous years.
The Festival will take place on Cesar Chavez between Wabasha and Robert St, as well on Wabasha from Cesar Chavez to Congress.

2019 Minnesota Monthly GrillFest

Celebrate Cinco all weekend long! Keep the party going on Sunday with Minnesota Monthly’s GrillFest at CHS Field from 1 -5 pm! Beer, burgers, BBQ, and more. Show your Cinco de Mayo button at the door and receive 25% off tickets for Sunday, May 5. Event details at grillfestival.com

Lucha Libre Live!

Minnesota Independent Wrestling (MIW) brings high-flying, hard-hitting, all-ages LUCHA LIBRE entertainment to the West Side St Paul Cinco de Mayo Festival.

Come to the Taco House Beer Garden and see MIW stars Super Thunder Frog, Wildcat, Super Lover, James Tapia and more! Matches start at 12:00 pm and continue at the top of each hour. This is a free, family friendly all ages show.

2019 Cinco de Mayo Stage Schedule

Join us throughout the festival for live music and entertainment from local performers, traditional musicians, dancers and more on 2 stages along Cesar Chavez Street!

Be sure to check out the Jalapeno and El Grito contests at the Taco House Lot and YMCA Sports Zone!

For the full entertainment schedule click here.

Xcel Energy Family Zone & YMCA Sports Zone

The Xcel Energy Family Zone offers safe, fun-filled, cultural activities and learning opportunities as you partake in activities from Westside Summit School, The Riverview Library, and more!

Get your heart pumping in the YMCA Sports Zone as you participate in activities produced by the United States Tennis Association, Minnesota Army National Guard, and more! Grab some friends to play 3v3 soccer tournaments, test your skills on the rock climbing wall, and challenge a friend to a tennis match on the mini courts!

2019 Grand Marshals Revealed!

Meet Sergio and Veronica Rodriguez, owners of Saint Paul's Rodriguez Auto Services! They'll be representing the West Side proudly as they lead the Cinco de Mayo parade and engage with festival visitors throughout the event on Saturday, May 4th.

You can read more about their business and story here.

2019 Cinco de Mayo Button

Our Streets = Our Stories

This project is an initiative of the WestSide Community Organization (WSCO) and generously funded through Council Member Noeckers office, Mardag and F.R. Bigelow foundations to activate vibrant, thriving West Side commercial corridors, through the cultivation and realization of community vision. This community chosen artwork will be celebrated and infused throughout the District del Sol Commercial Corridor of the West Side.

Learn more about the 2019 button artist, Ernesto Ybarra, and how to register and purchase a button here.

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.

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.

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!