Best Cities For Cinco De Mayo Festivities

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It's that time of year again! We are so ready for colorful parades adorned with massive floats, family-friendly fun during the day, and bottomless margaritas at night. Throughout the continent, cities take to the street to celebrate the culture and history of Latin America. Whether you are looking to enjoy fresh street food while watching mariachi bands or enjoy an authentic reenactment of the battle that caused it all these destinations have something for every traveler. So let's get into the party zone and jump into the top cities to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year.

Saint Paul, Puebla, Los Angeles, San Diego, Albuquerque, Denver

  • Saint Paul, United States

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      Top-of-the-line street vendors, highly-rated parade, and fun throughout the entire city, Saint Paul is widely regarded as one of the best destinations to enjoy Cinco de Mayo. With races, family-friendly events, and flavorful cuisine available- it's no wonder so many party-goers head to this renowned event for their Cinco de Mayo fun.

  • Puebla in Puebla, Mexico

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      The original site of the famed battle that led to these yearly festivities, Puebla is Mexico's most exciting destination for an authentic Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo is more flashy in the US, but Puebla takes it to a new level- think live reenactments, a parade decorated with massive floats, mariachi bands, and more.

  • Los Angeles, United States

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      Block parties, local events, festivals, and more line the sunny streets every year during Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy massive parades, all-night events, and family-friendly fun- in Los Angeles there is always something for every traveler.

  • San Diego, United States

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      Celebrate Cinco de Mayo the right way, across the gorgeous city of San Diego with a fresh taco and icy cold horchata in hand. Enjoy traditional dancing, fruity margaritas, authentic cuisine, party cruises, endless festivities, and more- San Diego treats Cinco de Mayo as a week-long event.

  • Albuquerque, United States

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      Albuquerque celebrates one of the most elaborate Cinco de Mayo festivities in the country, and the city does so with serious style. Plenty of exciting cultural events emerge throughout the town for the occasion, including Mexican cooking classes and a massive colorful parade.

  • Denver, United States

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      A hodgepodge of fun, family-friendly city-wide events, and pop-up festivities take over the bustling, multi-cultural city of Denver throughout the first week of May. Make sure to stop by for the weekend of May 7th for a truly spectacular transformation of downtown Denver- parades, cultural events, and *lots* of fresh Mexican street food.