May 5, 2023 - Things to Do

How to celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Detroit

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The city is going to be electric this weekend with good weather and Cinco De Mayo falling on a Friday.

  • Here's what's happening to celebrate the holiday:

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: The three-day community festival at 21st & Bagley St. starts Friday at 7pm through Sunday. The festival celebrates Mexican culture with artisan vendors, food and local businesses and entertainment.

  • A parade goes down the W. Vernor Highway corridor on Sunday at noon.

Fiesta Detroit: The annual Cinco de Mayo festival in Southwest Detroit is full of celebrating Latin music, arts, and culture with live performances from local artists and vendors.

  • El Club at 4114 W. Vernor Hwy.
  • Tickets start at $15.

Lucha Libre at Garden Theater: Lucha wrestlers from Mexico are in Midtown Friday as part of Lucha Detroit's Cinco De Mayo Celebration.

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