Where are you headed for Cinco de Mayo?
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Cinco de Mayo is an annual tradition that is once again upon us.
Several events throughout the Portland-Vancouver area are happening in the days leading up to Cinco de Mayo, along with a variety of activities on the day itself.
Know of a Cinco de Mayo event that's not on the list? Email it to us and we'll put it up.
May 2
Culinary Passport -- Cinco De Mayo
- Where: Salem
- When: 6-8:30 p.m.
- Cost: $24
- Phone: 503-814-2432
May 4
28th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
- What: Food, music, rides, etc.
- Where: Waterfront Park in Portland
- When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Cost: Ticket prices vary
May 5
28th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
- What: Food, music, rides, etc.
- Where: Waterfront Park in Portland
- When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Cost: Ticket prices vary
- What: Music
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Where: Dante's (350 West Burnside Avenue in Portland)
- Cost: $15 advance TicketsWest / $18 at the door
Orchestre L'Pow presents Dames and Games
- What: Music
- When: 8-11:30 p.m.
- Where: Five Star Theatre (13 West Sixth Avenue in Portland)
Cinco De Mayo Anniversary Bash
- What: Food and drink
- When: 2-10 p.m.
- Where: La Superior (2727 North Lombard in Portland)
- What: Fairs and festivals
- When: From noon to 9 p.m.
South of the border lineup:
- CHA Taqueria & Bar - 12 pm till 1:00 pm
- 305 Northwest 21st Avenue # 203 PDX
- Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant & Bar - 1 pm till 2 pm
- 2050 Southwest Morrison Street PDX
- The Matador - 2 pm till 3 pm
- 1967 West Burnside Street PDX
- Red Cap Garage – 3 pm till 4 pm
- 1035 Southwest Stark Street
- Mayas Taqueria - 4:00 pm till 6 pm
- 1000 Southwest Morrison Street PDX
- The Rack - 6:30 pm till 8 pm
- 833 Southwest Naito Parkway
- MVP Sports Bar & Rooftop Bar - 8pm
- 826 Southwest 2nd Avenue PDX
Cinco de Mayo Fish Taco Cook-Off
- What: Food and drink
- When: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: Culinary Center in Lincoln City (801 SW Highway 101, 4th Floor in Lincoln City)
- What: Music
- When: 8 p.m.
- Where: Blue Diamond (20th and Sandy Boulevard in Portland)
Ring Kings: Mayweather vs. Cotto Presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts
- What: Sports (boxing)
- When: All day
- Cost: Varies
- Where: Century 16 Cedar Hills Crossing (3200 Southwest Hocken Avenue in Beaverton); Santiam 11 (365 LANCASTER Drive SE in Salem)
- What: Music
- When: 9 p.m.
- Where: Buffalo Gap (6835 SW Macadam Avenue in Portland)
Avenue Victor Hugo - Drunk on Pines
- What: Music
- When: 8 p.m.
- Where: The Agenda (2366 SE 82nd Ave in Portland)
Cinco de Mayo celebration cooking class
- What: Community, food and drink
- When: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Cost: $75
- Phone: 360-992-2939
- Where: Clark College at Columbia Tech Center (18700 SE Mill Plain Blvd in Vancouver)
- Where: Peninsula Park Community Center, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way
- When: From 5:30- 8:30 p.m.
- Summary: Dancing, food, family activities - free
- More info: Join in for Jefferson High School's MECHA program for dancing, food, family activities, and a raffle. Free for everyone and family friendly.
Cinco de Mayo celebration
- What: Food, music
- Where: La Casa Tapatia (121 E. 4th Street in La Center, Wash.)
- When: 9 p.m.
- Other info: Listen to Half Step Down, a high energy blues/rock band. There will also be prizes and drink specials that night.
May 6
28th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
- What: Food, music, rides, etc.
- Where: Waterfront Park in Portland
- When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Cost: Ticket prices vary
