Friday, May 1st, 2026
11 am to 11 pm – Event Hours
11 am to 10 pm – Carnival Hours
1 pm to 8 pm – Low Rider Car Show
11 am to 6 pm – Plaza de Niños (Kids Tent)
12 pm to 7 pm – Loteria
Main Stage Entertainment
1 pm to 2pm – Ollin Yollitliz – Portland Aztec Dance Troupe
2:30 pm to 4 pm – Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara & Ballet Folklrico Mexico En La Sangre
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm – Simplemente Norteño
6 pm to 7:30 pm – Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara & Ballet Folklrico Mexico En La Sangre
8 pm to 9 pm – A Cara O Cruz Band
9:30 pm to 10:45 pm – Banda Estrella
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
11 am to 11 pm – Event Hours
11 am to 10 pm – Carnival Hours
1 pm to 8 pm – Rip City Youth Boxing
12 pm to 7 pm – Lucha Libre (Every Hour On The Hour)
11 am to 6 pm – Plaza de Niños (Kids Tent)
12 pm to 7 pm – Loteria
Main Stage Entertainment
11:30 am to 12 pm – Latinx Choral Project
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm – Ballet Folklorico Papalotl
2 pm to 3:30 pm – Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara & Ballet Folklrico Mexico En La Sangre
4 pm to 5:15 pm – Sies Del Rio
5:45 pm to 7:15 pm – Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara & Ballet Folklrico Mexico En La Sangre
7:45 pm to 8:45 pm – Barrio Mestizo
9:15 pm to 10:45 pm – Grupo Saya
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
11 am to 11 pm – Event Hours
11 am to 10 pm – Carnival Hours
10 am to 11 am – Mariachi Mass
1 pm to 6 pm – Rip City Youth Boxing
12 pm to 7 pm – Lucha Libre (Every Hour On The Hour)
11 am to 6 pm – Plaza de Niños (Kids Tent)
12 pm to 7 pm – Loteria
Main Stage Entertainment
12 pm to 1:30 pm – Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara & Ballet Folklrico Mexico En La Sangre
2 pm to 3 pm – Son Huitzilin
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm – Ballet Folklorico Papalotl
5 pm to 6:30 pm – Amuleto de Oaxaca y Danza de Los Diablos
7 pm to 8:30 pm – Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara & Ballet Folklrico Mexico En La Sangre
9 pm to 10:30 pm – Banda Pura Sangre de Eric Rosales
Monday, May 4th, 2026
4 pm to 10 pm – Event Hours
4 pm to 9:30 pm – Carnival Hours
4 pm to 8 pm – Plaza de Niños (Kids Tent)
4 pm to 7 pm – Loteria
Main Stage Entertainment
4 pm to 4:45 pm – Danza Azteca Ohtli
5 pm to 6 pm – Vancouver Ballet Folklorico – Ballet Folkrico Troupe
6:30 pm to 8 pm – Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara & Ballet Folklrico Mexico En La Sangre
8:30 pm to 9:45 pm – El Bajio
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
4 pm to 10 pm – Event Hours
4 pm to 9:30 pm – Carnival Hours
4 pm to 8 pm – Plaza de Niños (Kids Tent)
4 pm to 7 pm – Loteria
Main Stage Entertainment
4 pm to 4:45 pm – Ollin Yollitlzi – Portland Aztec Dance Troupe
5 pm to 6 pm – Candente Show
6:30 pm to 8 pm – Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara & Ballet Folklrico Mexico En La Sangre
8:30 pm to 9:45 pm – A Cara O Cruz Band
Main Stage Performers & Bands
All over the world the Mariachi is recognized as a Mexican symbol. For over 30
years, the Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association has worked to bring
Mexico to our area with the incredible talent of the Mariachi Cuidad de
Guadalajara. The Mariachi will once again grace the mainstage at this year’s
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Mariachi Cuidad de Guadalara welcomed Teresita, the
first female to join the nine-member group. Director, Antonio Ortiz Venegas
states, for us playing Mariachi music “is a source of pride, and we do it because
we love it”. We are sure you too will love the music and the celebration of 2025
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta.
This local Mexican folk dancing troupe fills the stage with stomping feet, spinning dresses, and costumes (each unique to a particular region of Mexico).
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A Cara o Cruz Band is a modern cumbia band
based in Oregon, United States, made up of
musicians from various parts of Latin America.
Their sound is born from the fusion of traditional
cumbia and urban and contemporary touches that
connect with new generations without losing the
danceable essence of the genre. Inspired by
artists such as Los Ángeles Azules, Selena, Celso
Piña, among others, they have created their own
style that blends nostalgia, joy, and celebration.
Fiesta Highlights
Rip City Boxing Tournament
Saturday – Sunday | 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Youth boxing tournament presented by Rip City Boxing – Saturday afternoon’s bouts will consist of the semi-final
matches, and Sunday afternoon would be championship bouts.
Rip City Boxing is a federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It’s mission is to provide mentoring, guidance and support in a safe environment for all youth through the sport of boxing and physical fitness. All proceeds made from events are used to help pay for operating and traveling expenses for the competition team. The competition team competes in regional and national events, where Rip City Boxing has had seven national champions since its inception in 2016.
Catholic Mass with Mariachi City of Guadalajara
Sunday | 10:00 am
The community will be brought together through prayer at the Holy Mass in Spanish and in English on Sunday, May 3rd at 10:00 am, assisted by the Mariachi Ciudad de Guadalajara and Oregon’s Premier Grupo Ballet Folklórico, Mexico en la Piel. Celebrate the mass with Father Rito Guzman, MSpS. The Mass will be held at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in the Main Tent, located at the south end of the park.
The Mariachi Mass provides a spiritual and cultural aspect to PGSCA ‘s Cinco de Mayo festival, where positive family values are emphasized and shared by the Hispanic community.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Mass, regardless of religious affiliation.
Naturalization Ceremony
Scheduled to Return 2027
The annual Naturalization Ceremony is scheduled to return 2027 in the Main Tent of Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association (PGSCA), in partnership with the U.S. Office of Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), will honor our newest Americans, from up to 40 different countries. The ceremony will be conducted in English. Our new citizens are . The USCIS is responsible for the identification and recruitment of the candidates, and the ceremony will be followed by a PGSCA-sponsored reception.
Free Lotería Games
Select Times Each Day Of The Fiesta
Lotería is a traditional game of chance, similar to bingo, and is played on a deck of cards instead of numbered ping pong balls. Attendees can play for free at various times throughout the fiesta.
Carnival & Games Midway
Friday – Sunday | 11 am to 11:00 pm (Ticket Sales End @ 10:00 pm)
Monday – Tuesday | 4 pm to 10:00 pm (Ticket Sales End @ 09:30 pm)
Experience the ultimate thrill at the Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! The carnival and games midway run every day of the fiesta. Featuring a variety of rides including the heart-pounding Vertigo, classic Bumper Cars, whimsical Fun Houses, and an array of attractions catering to all ages. Carnival tickets are available on-site only. All carnival-related questions can be directed to the friendly team at Funtastic Shows.
Plaza de Niños – Kids Tent
Friday – Sunday | 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Monday – Tuesday | 04:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Plaza de Niños is a fun, interactive space designed just for kids! This colorful tent features hands-on crafts, games, and cultural activities where children can explore Latin American traditions through art, music, and play.
Lowrider Car Show
Friday | 11:00am to 8:00pm
The Lowrider Car Show returns to Tom McCall Waterfront Park for a day display of classic lowriders, custom builds, and tricked-out rides. Enthusiasts from across the Pacific Northwest will showcase vehicles featuring intricate paint jobs, hydraulic systems, and vintage styling.
Lucha Libre Wrestling
Saturday – Sunday | Match times vary from 12:00pm to 8:00pm
High-flying action and masked mayhem take over the ring at Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with two days of Lucha Libre Wrestling, featuring some of the most talented luchadores from Mexico and the Pacific Northwest.
Enjoy family-friendly entertainment with dramatic showdowns, acrobatic stunts, and colorful characters in this beloved tradition of Mexican culture. Watch heroic técnicos face off against rule-breaking rudos in a spectacle full of cheers, chants, and unforgettable excitement.
Food and Beverage
All Five Days | During Event Hours
Savor the flavors of Mexico and Latin America with dozens of authentic food and beverage vendors spread throughout the festival grounds. From sizzling street tacos, tamales, and elotes to fresh aguas frescas, churros, and more, there is something for every appetite. Raise a glass with a handcrafted margarita, a cold Mexican cerveza, or your favorite non-alcoholic refreshment. The Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is a true feast for the senses, and the food and drink are a central part of the celebration.