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!

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 West Side community!

Learn More & Sign Up Today! >>

Parade Staging Update

The Cinco de Mayo parade route will, once again, run down Cesar Chavez Street beginning at Wabasha Street and ending at Ada Street.

For parade participants, the lineup and staging area has been adjusted from previous years. View the new staging area and the residences effected by this new location to prepare for Saturday's event.

Community Cleanup Was a Great Success!

Thank you to everyone that joined us for the Community Cleanup on Saturday, April 28th! All of our hard work paid off as we cleared 2 truckloads of waste from the area. It was a great 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 West Side 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 >>

Latest News

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!

Do you live on the West Side? See how the parade staging route (en español) and road closures may affect your daily routine.