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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2025 Portland Cinco de Mayo Weekend Events

• Tuesdays: Latin Rock Exchange @ Aztec Willies | 8-11pm, Free, 10-piece Band, Classic Hits from Santana to Pink Martini
• May 2-5: Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Tom McCall Waterfront Park | Oregon’s largest multicultural festival! Live Entertainment, Mexican Cuisine, Carnival Rides, Artisan Vendors, & more! 
• May 4: Negative Split presents Run Cino de Mayo at Sellwood Riverfront Park | Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and Kids Run, Festive Decorations, Treats & Quesadillas

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Related Events & Information:

• Events: Our May Events Calendar & Ticket Giveaways
  
• From Drink Spirits: Top 5 Tequila and Mezcal for Cinco de Mayo
• Mother’s Day: Portland Mother’s Day Weekend Events
• May 23-26: Memorial Day Weekend Events

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