From musical performances and a tequila fest to lucha lebre wrestling and a Cinco de Mayo dinner, here’s a look at the Cinco de Mayo celebrations taking place across metro Detroit this year. Enjoy the festivities and remember to party responsibly and respectfully.
58th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
The Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metropolitan Detroit’s annual Cinco de Mayo event is themed “Music of our Heritage” and celebrates the bonds shared by Latino families with music and dancing. The event will feature the Cultural and Musical Festival with vendors, food trucks, musicians, mariachis, family activities and more on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, there will be a Cinco de Mayo parade that steps off at Patton Park and ends in Clark Park. Some fees apply. May 5-7. Southwest Detroit area; Facebook.com.
Fiesta Detroit
Somos Culture Creators — a subsidiary of local collective We Are Culture Creators that services Detroit’s Latinx art community — and Fiesta Vibes have teamed up to organize a week of events in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The main event, Fiesta Detroit, takes place on May 7 and features over 40 vendors, community organizations, cultural performances, International Bigtime Wrestling, taco tournament, and more. $10 for Fiesta Detroit show admission; $75 for a VIP ticket. May 7. El Club, 4114 Vernor Hwy., Detroit; eventbrite.com.
Ocho de Dios Making at the Detroit Public Library
The Detroit Public Library Main Branch is hosting an event where participants can make Ocho de Dios (dream catchers) in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. This fun craft will take place on April 29 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. No cost. Main Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com.
Lucha Detroit
Step up your Cinco de Mayo celebration by attending Lucha Detroit! Watch superstar lucha lebre wresters like Aeroboy, El Dragon, Mil Muertes, and more go head-to-head this Cinco de Mayo. Acrobats will also be featured, and guests can treat themselves to some tequila during the event. Lucha Detroit will take place on May 5 starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought online and range from $30 to $75. Garden Theatre, 3929 Woodward Ave., Detroit; ticketweb.com.
Cinco de Mayo at Las Tortugas Taqueria Sterling Heights
Catch a performance by local music group Grupo Vicio De Detroit at Las Tortugas Taqueria on Cinco de Mayo. Guests can enjoy drinks, music, and food. No cost for entrance. May 5. Las Tortugas Taqueria, 40850 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights; facebook.com.
Royal Oak Tequila Fest
On May 6 from 6-10 p.m., the Royal Oak Tequila Fest 2023 will be putting on an extravagant Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. With over 200 tequilas, cocktails, and mezcals to choose from, attendees will have the opportunity to sample premium and ultra-premium tequilas, infusions, flavored tequilas, mezcals, crèmes, and tequila liqueurs. Mexican spirits can be sampled in hand-crafted Margaritas and cocktails or straight. There will be live music by Cosmic Groove and the food trucks Tacos el Rodeo, Rablos Tacos, and Torta Express will be on site to keep you energized. Tickets can be bought online and range from $33.75 to $65. General admission tickets have entry to the event at 7 p.m. and get 10 sample drink tickets while VIP admission tickets have entry at 6 p.m. and 15 sample drink tickets. Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak; bigtickets.com.
Frame
The infamous restaurant Frame is celebrating its 6th birthday and Cinco de Mayo at the same time! Chef Michael Barrera is putting on a delicious three course meal that’s big enough for two, along with build your own tacos or tostadas. The first course is Aguachile de Pulo, Camarones, y Vieiras, which consists of octopus, shrimp, scallop and more. The second is Plato de Carnes which includes a variety of meats and sauces. Finally, the third course is a delicious cake, the Torta de Tres Leches con Chocolate. There are seating options on May 4 and May 5 at either 5:30 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. Parties can consist of 2 to 8 people and tickets are sold in pairs at $65 per person. Frame, 23839 John R Road #2, Hazel Park; framehazelpark.com.
This post has been updated for April, 2023.
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