Friday, May 1, 2026
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an evening of music, culture, and family-friendly fun in the San Gabriel Mission District.
This lively community event features live performances throughout the night, including folklórico dance, youth mariachi, and a headlining mariachi group. Families can explore artisan vendors, enjoy food trucks, and let kids burn energy at activity zones with an inflatable obstacle course.
Join in on classic festivities like Lotería and the crowd-favorite Grito Contest—open to all ages, where participants can take the stage and show off their best shout for a chance to win.
Event highlights:
- Live entertainment including folklórico & mariachi
- Grito Contest (all ages welcome)
- Lotería games
- Food trucks & artisan vendors
- Kids activities & inflatable obstacle course
- Beer & cocktail garden
Admission is free.
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Before You Go: This event is held by the City of San Gabriel. Check their website for the most up-to-date information. Kidsguide is an independent community resource helping families discover fun events across Southern California.
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