Things You'll Need:
- Schedule of events
- Map of Old Town San Diego
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Step 1
Decide which day you'd like to attend. Saturday and Sunday feature different lineups of performers. The re-enactment of the Battle of Puebla usually happens twice a day on both days of the event.
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Step 2
Bring the kids along to the Fiesta Cinco de Mayo in San Diego. The city makes sure to keep kids entertained with an entire stage and "village" devoted to them.
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Step 3
Allow plenty of time to see what's happening at any one of the four stages, as well as at the Seeley Stables performance arena, where the re-enactments are done and equestrian shows are featured. Check the schedule at Fiesta Cinco de Mayo to confirm (see Resources below).
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Step 4
Plan to eat well at the Fiesta Cinco de Mayo in San Diego. The holiday centers around great Mexican food such as chile rellenos and drinks such as margaritas, and this particular event is no exception. In fact, an entire food court is devoted to keeping the crowds fed.
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Step 5
Dance! The fiesta features traditional mariachi, cumbia and contemporary Latin jazz, as well as dancers, battle reenactors and mucho mas.
