From parades to fundraisers, Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Fresno region. Here’s where, when
Cinco de Mayo – the commemoration of the 1862 upset victory by ill-equipped Mexican troops defeated a much stronger French army in Puebla – is not a Mexican national holiday but it remains a big deal north of the border.
That is why Central Valley communities like Dinuba will celebrate with a May 4 parade that will be reigned over by Dinuba Cinco de Mayo Queen Andrea Parra-López.
The Tulare County city of 25,000, of which almost 90% are Latino, is rare in that it holds a pageant and a parade to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Saturday’s parade, which will be led by grand marshal Pastor Mark Romero, who founded Campus Life. Queen Andrea Parra-López and her court, including first runner-up Ashley Hernández-Tapia and second runner-up Elizabeth Quintero-Rubio will also participate in the parade.
The pageant, which began in 1997, is sponsored by Leadership Northern Tulare County.
The parade starts at 10 a.m. in downtown Dinuba, and ends at Rose Ann Vuich Park where carnival rides, games, entertainment and food are on the schedule.
The carnival rides from Thursday through Sunday; entertainment is scheduled Friday and Saturday.
Lucha y Más: Cinco de Mayo weekend at River Park
Fresno Street Eats, River Park and BarrelHouse are throwing the biggest Cinco De Mayo weekend party in town with Lucha Y Más, a full day of lucha Xtreme wrestling, live music from Mariachi Tenochtitlán and the Roosevelt High Mariachis and cumbia music, food trucks, beer garden, and shopping.
The event is free and open to all ages, so put this on your calendar for May 4 with Fresno Street Eats, River Park and Barrelhouse!
WHEN: Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: River Park
ADMISSION: Free, open to all ages
Clovis Taco & Taps Trail: Cinco de Mayo weekend
The Clovis Taco & Taps trail is a full-day experience that highlights the Central Valley’s taco trucks and Clovis’ blossoming brewing community. There will be a trolley car and buses connecting from brewery to brewery that people can ride for free. People can also hop on the trail with their bike or just walk.
WHEN: Saturday, May 4, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: 1069 Estabrook Ave., Clovis
Cinco de Mayo at Fulton Street
Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden is throwing a Cinco de Mayo fiesta May 5, with Cumbia Bass bringing the vibes from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Micheladas, beer slushies and food with Fresno Street Eats.
WHEN: May 4, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: 745 Fulton St., Fresno
ADMISSION: Free, open to all ages
Fresno Rainbow Pride: Cinco de Mayo fundraising dinner
Fresno Rainbow Pride’s annual Cinco De Mayo Fundraising Dinner is back at Tacos Marquitos. People can enjoy a sit-down dinner or purchase a to-go meal. Plate includes two tacos, rice and beans. Vegetarian options are available. Drinks sold separately. People can stay and enjoy a pop-up drag show every 15 to 30 minutes. There will be new Fresno Rainbow Pride merchandise. Free parking on-site. Purchasing a meal ticket in advance is highly encouraged.
WHEN: Saturday, May 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Tacos Marquitos, 1772 E Barstow Ave, Fresno
ADMISSION: $20.
Cinco de Mayo Roller Skate
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at United Skates Clovis with $5 specials throughout the day including nachos, glow items, sodas and icees, game cards and more.
WHEN: Sunday, May 5, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. or 3:30 pm. To 6 p.m
WHERE: 2881 Peach Ave, Clovis
ADMISSION: $13 skate admission ($5 skate rental)
Cinco de Mayo Show and Shine car show
Cinco de Mayo weekend car show family event to feature cars, trucks, lowriders, motorcycles and lowriders bikes. Top 25 trophies and 10 different categories. The event will include vendors, raffles, DJ and more. Everybody is welcome, all car club and solo riders.
WHEN: Sunday, May 5, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Straw Hat Pizza Bar & Grille, 80 W. Shaw Ave. Clovis
ADMISSION: $20 to show your vehicle (roll in 11 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in Sanger
Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta following the church service with lunch and pinata for the kids.
WHEN: Sunday, May 5 at 11:15 a.m.
WHERE: 3350 N. McCall Ave., Sanger at Quail Lake Community Church
Orange Cove’s Cinco de Mayo event with parade
Orange Cove’s Cinco de Mayo event includes a parade kicking off at noon at J.O. Eaton Memorial Park on 6th Street. Residents can watch the parade and participate in other festivities later that afternoon that includes pony and train rides for children, food, and a beer garden for adults as well as live entertainment with DJ Toeknee performing from noon to 1 p.m., folkloric dancers from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and local music group Balazzo to perform from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WHEN: Saturday, May 4, starting at noon
WHERE: J.O. Eaton Memorial Park on 6th Street in Orange Cove
ADMISSION: Free, open to all ages
Cinco de Mayo Visalia Downtown Festival
The Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic Chamber Foundation of Tulare and Kings Counties are hosting its annual Cinco de Mayo festival in downtown Visalia on Church Street between Main and Center from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. with live music with Mezcal band.
WHEN: Friday, May 3, starting at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Visalia on Church Street between Main and Center.
ADMISSION: Free
