Historical Venice Cinco de Mayo Parade/Festival 2024

Sat May 4, 2024
10:00am to 6:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Oakwood Recreation and Park
767 California Avenue, Venice, CA, 90291
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Venice's Historic Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival celebrates Mexican American Heritage and the city’s cultural diversity.

The event is free and family-friendly.

The parade route begins at 10am at Lincoln and California; spectators generally line up along Lincoln from California to Rose, where the parade turns west before heading back down 7th to the park again for the day-long festival. 

The street festival blends traditional Mexican cultural performances with Mexican American innovations including classic cars, traditional folklorico dancers, Aztec dancers, Mexican dancing horses, Santa Monica College cheerleaders, and a live musical performances.

Festival activities include food vendors, pia piñata, face painting, jumpers, children’s arts and crafts, prizes/raffles, Informational booths, and authentic Mexican food​. 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.