Taco Tuesday might come once a week, but spring is the only time of year we get to celebrate Cinco de Mayo – so why not make the most of it? Going on its 29th year, the Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival does exactly that, pulling out all the stops with food, live music, dancing, and tons more activities for the whole family. You won’t want to miss this epic celebration!
Arizona’s largest and longest-running Cinco de Mayo celebration, the Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival will take place on Sunday, May 1, 2022
Facebook/Cinco Phoenix Festival The annual event is held at 3rd Ave and Washington in downtown Phoenix, and gates open at 12 p.m.
Prepare for a day jam-packed with family-friendly activities, such as watching local dance groups decked out in traditional attire.
Facebook/Cinco Phoenix Festival You’ll find it hard to stay seated yourself when you see their fancy footwork and intricate arm movements.
There will be live music playing all day long - local groups in the afternoon, and national bands in the evening.
Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival Headlining performers this year include Lisa Lisa, Malo, and Color Me Badd.
Food vendors set up shop all up and down the street, offering all different types of delicious cuisine.
Facebook/Cinco Phoenix Festival Whether you’re in the mood for tacos, elote, or something else entirely, the selection is as good as endless.
While you’re perusing the booths, don’t forget to enter some of the prize drawings!
Facebook/Cinco Phoenix Festival It just might end up being your lucky day.
Other activities include lucha libre, mariachis, a free play zone for kids, and more.
Facebook/Cinco Phoenix Festival This is the festival’s 29th year in operation, so rest assured they know how to keep the fun going well into the night.
Your attendance also supports a good cause - in partnership with Grand Canyon University, the festival awards scholarships to minority students.
Facebook/Cinco Phoenix Festival General admission is $10 per person (kids 10 and under get in free). VIP tickets, which include closer stage access with private seating, restrooms, and a bar are $40.
Visit the Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival website or Facebook page for more information.
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The annual event is held at 3rd Ave and Washington in downtown Phoenix, and gates open at 12 p.m.
You’ll find it hard to stay seated yourself when you see their fancy footwork and intricate arm movements.
Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival
Headlining performers this year include Lisa Lisa, Malo, and Color Me Badd.
Whether you’re in the mood for tacos, elote, or something else entirely, the selection is as good as endless.
It just might end up being your lucky day.
This is the festival’s 29th year in operation, so rest assured they know how to keep the fun going well into the night.
General admission is $10 per person (kids 10 and under get in free). VIP tickets, which include closer stage access with private seating, restrooms, and a bar are $40.
Have you ever been to this larger-than-life Cinco de Mayo celebration? If so, what’s your favorite activity there? Tell us in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for another spring festival in Arizona worth visiting.
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