There is a plethora of Houston-area events scheduled for this weekend to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, which is Monday.
What began as a national holiday in Mexico to celebrate the anniversary of the nation's military victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, has evolved into a cultural celebration recognized throughout North America.
Here are 10 of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations planned throughout the Houston area on Saturday and Monday, featuring parades, food, music and more:
Art Cellar Houston DIY family piñata making art class — 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at 1809 Eldridge Pkwy.
This family-friendly event will be hosted at the Art Cellar Houston and will provide children with the opportunity to craft and paint their own piñatas. Sign-up is only available beforehand online and costs $30 per participant.
Children's Museum Houston Cinco de Mayo Celebration — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at 1500 Binz St.
The Children's Museum of Houston will be hosting a full day of Cinco de Mayo events. Activities will include DIY cascarones — confetti-filled eggs — a performance entitled "The Aztec Princess" performed by the Express Children's Theater, a story time with author and illustrator Joy Saxton and a dance performance by Las Americas Ballet Folklorico.
The cost of admission is $19.95 for Adults and children older than age 1.
LULAC Cinco de Mayo Parade — 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3 on downtown streets
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) District VIII will be hosting a Houston Cinco de Mayo Parade that will feature floats, performances and more.
The parade will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, beginning on Dallas Street at Bagby Street. Details about the parade route can be found on the event page. The parade lineup will begin assembling on Allen Parkway and all participants must be in place by 7:30 a.m.
Soul Flower Music Fest — 2-9 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at 1500 McKinney St.
Located at the Anheuser-Busch Stage at Discovery Green in downtown Houston, the Soul Flower Music Fest will feature local soul, R&B and Neo Soul artists. Food and art venders will also be on-site throughout the event.
General admission Tickets are $10 per person.
Tacos & Margs Crawl with Bar Crawl Nation — 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3 on Washington Avenue
This taco and bar crawl will feature six different venues along Washington Avenue in Houston.
Tickets are $24.99 for general admission and $64.99 for VIPs. All participants will receive access to the venues and food and drink specials. VIPs will get free tacos at four of the venues and entry into the margarita tasting.
The 2025 East End Street Fest — 3-9 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at 2600 Navigation Blvd.
This year's East End Street Fest on the Navigation Boulevard Esplanade will feature three-time Grammy Award winner Sunny Sauceda, a Tejano country music artist from San Antonio. Musical group Del Castillo, the recipient of 17 Austin Music Awards, will also be performing.
The event will also feature more than 30 local food and art vendors and traditional dance performances.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta & Bar Crawl Houston — 5-11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3 in Midtown
This bar crawl will feature several Midtown Houston bars, including Rest, FAO, Unicron Disco, Social Beer Garden, Dogwood, Shot Bar, Community Bar, Provecho HTX and Casa Verde.
Tickets are $25 per person and include select drinks and covers for all participating venues. Participants must check in at Reset between 5-7 p.m. to receive their wristband and bar map.
Cinco de Mayo at Miller Outdoor Theatre — 8-10 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at 6000 Hermann Park Dr.
This free outdoor concert will feature Inspector, an influential Mexican ska band founded in 1995.
The free tickets will become available on Friday, May 2. The event is sponsored by Wells Fargo in partnership with the Houston Arts Alliance.
Cinco de Mayo Outdoor Fiesta at The Original Cadillac Bar — 3 p.m. Monday, May 5 at 1802 Shepherd Dr.
This free admission event will feature a party DJ, a Mariachi band, and a taco-eating contest at 6 p.m.
The Finn Cinco de Mayo Black Party — 4-7 p.m. Monday, May 5 at 712 Main St.
The Finn in Downtown Houston will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo block party with margaritas, a live mariachi band and a DJ.