How to Attend America's Largest Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Every May, Denver’s Civic Center Park is America’s headquarters for the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the nation. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• An appreciation for Latino arts and culture
• No plans the weekend closest to May 5
• Access to downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park

1. Head to downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park--located in front of Colorado’s historic gold-domed Capitol building--for free arts and entertainment and to celebrate Mexican freedom and liberty.

2. Once at the nation’s largest Cinco de Mayo Festival, enjoy Latino-inspired arts, crafts, Mariachi bands, Aztec dancers and Mexican food on the weekend closest to May 5.

3. To expand on the cultural experience, visit the Museo de las Américas in Denver’s Santa Fe Art District for Latino art, culture and history. The museum--with tours, workshops and a culture lab--is the only one of its kind in the Rocky Mountain region.

Tips & Warnings

• Bring the kids’ for a family-friendly cultural experience in downtown Denver at the Cinco de Mayo Festival.
• Come hungry.
• Consider volunteering or a college internship at Denver’s Museo de las Américas.
• Expect a crowd, with an average of more than 125,000 people in attendance at Denver’s Cinco de Mayo Festival.

Resources

• Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Museo de las Américas