2026 Portland Cinco de Mayo Events: Parties, Festivals, Music, Food & Drink Specials

As always, we have a large list of Portland Cinco de Mayo events including parties, festivals, dinners, shows, etc. In 2025, Cinco de Mayo takes place on Monday meaning events will happen all weekend before!

It is a common misconception that Cinco De Mayo is Mexico’s answer to our own independence day. In actuality, Cinco De Mayo is celebrated to commemorate the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Whatever your reason for celebrating, there is a lot to do in Portland all weekend in honor of Cinco De Mayo.

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2026 Portland Cinco de Mayo Weekend Events

• May 1-5: Portland Cinco de Mayo Festival @ Tom McCall Waterfront Park | Celebration of Mexican Culture, Music & Cuisine
• May 3: Cinco de Mayo Half Marathon, 10k & 5k @ Sellwood Riverfront Park | Kids Fun Run, Quesadillas, Party, Finisher Shirt

Related Events & Information:

• Events: Our May Events Calendar & Ticket Giveaways
• Next Week: Concerts, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
• Mother’s Day (May 10): Portland Mother’s Day Weekend Events
• GIVEAWAYS: Win Tickets to Concerts, Comedy, Festivals, Films, Theater, & More!

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