May 2, 2024 - Things to Do
Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in D.C.
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Food from Pascual, a newly opened Mexican bistro on Capitol Hill. Photo: Deb Lindsey
This weekend in D.C., check out Cinco de Mayo festivities, including a day party at El Presidente in Union Market or the Running of the Chihuahuas at The Wharf.
1. 🥳 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is Sunday and we've rounded up festive things to do around the city to celebrate.
Catch up quick: Cinco de Mayo recognizes Mexico's defeat of France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Here are a few happenings:
🎉 Cinco de Mayo at El Presidente
- Enjoy all-day food specials and a block party with a DJ, margarita flights and more, noon–6pm Sunday at El Presidente at Union Market. Free.
🇲🇽 Party at Pascual
- Visit the newly opened Mexican bistro for an exclusive taste of seasonal drinks, food and pastries with live entertainment and more, 5:30– 7:30pm Sunday. Tickets are $150. RSVP here.
🌮 Tequila and Tacos
- Enjoy tacos, tequila cocktails and live music from a local DJ, 2–10pm Sunday at Hook Hall. Tickets are $25.
🍹 Margarita Stroll Bar Fest
- Bar crawl and enjoy drink and food specials, 2–10pm Saturday at bars in Dupont Circle. Tickets start at $10.
- Bars and clubs on U-Street will also have a bar crawl, 2–10pm Saturday. Tickets start at $10.
🐶 Annual Running of the Chihuahuas
- Watch over 150 Chihuahuas race, and enjoy an adoptable pet parade, dog costume contest, beer garden and cocktails, 2–5pm at The Wharf. Free.
🤼 Lucha Libre Live
- Watch a family-friendly wrestling show, listen to mariachi bands, and enjoy margaritas and beer, 2pm Saturday and 7pm (age 21+ show) at Hook Hall. Tickers start at $24.99.
Here are other things to do in D.C. this weekend:
2. 🌏 Around the World Embassy Tour
- Learn about new cultures by touring through more than 55 non-European Union embassies, 10am–4:30pm Saturday. Free. View full list here.
3. 💐 Flower Mart
- Shop plants and gifts and enjoy family-friendly activities, 10am–6pm Friday and 10am–5pm Saturday at the National Cathedral. Free.
4. 🥘 International City Food Festival
- Enjoy food from 23 food vendors and shop international goods from 30 vendors, 10am–9pm Saturday. Free.
5. 🎵 Adams Morgan Spring PorchFest
- Listen to local bands and performers across 20 porches, business patios and parks, 2–6pm Saturday in Adams Morgan. Pick up a wristband and receive discounts at participating businesses. See full list and locations here.
6. 🌊 Anacostia River Festival
- Enjoy live entertainment, a fishing workshop, art exhibitions 1–4pm in Anacostia Park and a market with local businesses and food vendors 1–6pm on Marion Barry Ave. Saturday. Free.