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Ride FREE on Metro Transit!
Looking for an easy way to get to Cinco de Mayo – West Side Saint Paul? The Metro Transit bus and light rail system is a great, easy-to-use option. This year, we have partnered with Metro Transit to offer FREE rides to Cinco de Mayo attendees! Click the image above to download your pass and join us for the day on the Westside.

Please note: Use the bus stop on Wabasha Street near Boca Chica Restaurant.  Other bus stops in the area will be closed.  Access will not be available at this bus stop during the parade between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

Amtrak
Use Amtrak to get to downtown Saint Paul! You’ll arrive at the beautiful and recently renovated Union Depot, just minutes from our celebration.

Cinco takes place along Cesar Chavez Street between Wabasha and Highway 52 on Saint Paul's West Side.


Directions 

Coming from the North (Southbound) on Hwy 52
Take Plato Street Exit
Take right on Plato (Westbound)
Turn right on Robert Street (Northbound)
Guest Parking available at the Red Cross parking lot
Across the Street from Red Cross at the Keefe Parking lot

Coming from the South (Northbound) on Hwy 52
Take the Plato exit
Left on Plato (Westbound)
Left on Robert Street (Northbound)
Guest Parking available at the Red Cross parking lot
Across the Street from Red Cross at the Keefe Parking lot
Festival grounds located along Cesar Chavez from  Wabasha to Highway 52



Public Parking
These are about a 10-minute walk from the festival grounds.

$10 Public Parking lots: Handicap sticker required!  Violators will be towed.  
175 Cesar Chavez 
(El Burrito Mercado, enter from Robie Street)

196 Robie St. East (Neighborhood House Ramp)


On-Street Parking Limited
We recommend parking in one of the lots above.


Road Closures
For a full list of road closures click here.

EVENT ALERT:
The City of Saint Paul has closed Wabasha Street from Plato Boulevard to Cesar Chavez due to a slope failure. This closure does not affect Cinco de Mayo – West Side Saint Paul activities. A detour is in place for those arriving from Wabasha St.
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