The One Spring Festival In Arizona That’s Worthy Of Your Bucket List Every Year

Taco Tuesday might come once a week, but spring in Arizona is the only time of year we get to celebrate Cinco de Mayo - so why not make the most of it? Are you looking for things to do in Arizona in spring? Going on its 31st year, the Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival does exactly that, pulling out all the stops with food, live music, dancing, and tons more activities for the whole family. You won't want to miss this Cinco de Mayo celebration in Phoenix! It's one of the best spring festivals in Arizona.

Arizona's largest and longest-running Cinco de Mayo celebration, the Phoenix Cinco de Mayo Festival will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

The annual event is held at 1st Ave and Washington in downtown Phoenix, and gates open at 12 p.m.

Prepare for a day jam-packed with family-friendly activities, such as watching local dance groups decked out in traditional attire.

You'll find it hard to stay seated yourself when you see their fancy footwork and intricate arm movements.

There will be live music playing all day long - local groups in the afternoon, and national bands in the evening.

Big Mountain will be a headlining performer this year.

Food vendors set up shop all up and down the street, offering all different types of delicious cuisine.

Whether you're in the mood for tacos, elote, or something else entirely, the selection is as good as endless.

While you're perusing the booths, don't forget to enter some of the prize drawings!

It just might end up being your lucky day.

Other activities include lucha libre, mariachis, a free play zone for kids, and more.

This is the festival's 31st year in operation, so rest assured they know how to keep the fun going well into the night.

This year the festival boasts 25 sponsors making it the biggest year yet!

General admission is $10 per person (kids 10 and under get in free). VIP tickets, which include closer stage access with private seating, restrooms, and a bar are $40.

Have you ever been to this larger-than-life Cinco de Mayo celebration in Phoenix? If so, what's your favorite activity there? Do you know of other fun Cinco de Mayo events near you? Tell us in the comments! Visit the Cinco de Mayo event website and follow the Cinco de Mayo Festival Facebook page for this year's information.

If you want to take a hike and walk off all that yummy festival food, check out these springtime hikes in Arizona:

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/arizona/az-easy-spring-hikes/