Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Long Beach
Looking for plans for Cinco de Mayo? Look no further! We've compiled a list of countless Cinco de Mayo celebrations throughout Long Beach.
Whether you're looking for new ways to enjoy live performances or celebrating Cinco de Mayo with family, we've got you covered with a variety of spectacular experiences.
Cinco de Mayo 5k, 10k, 15k, & Half Marathon
Occurring on May 4, 2024, don your best running shoes and prepare yourself for a heart-pumping Cinco de Mayo celebration. Take in waterfront views while soaking in Long Beach's sunshine. Featuring a variety of courses, this event is a perfect outdoor activity for runners of all levels. Checking in for the Cinco de Mayo run will be held at 7:00 a.m. in a parking lot off 54th Place and E. Ocean Boulevard.
Mi LB Cinco
Make your way to a one-of-a-kind event in Long Beach, where vibrant music, mouthwatering eats, and breathtaking displays of art await. The Mi LB Cinco will be held on May 5, 2024 at the Mosaic Promenade, which is located at 290 E. 4th Street. This lively celebration will run from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Watch upbeat folklórico dancing and groove to sensational tunes in downtown Long Beach. Find more information about tickets for this event here.
More Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Seeking more Cinco de Mayo-themed activities in Long Beach? Savor authentic flavors and create your own culinary journey across Long Beach, exploring our exceptional Mexican restaurants. From brunch offerings to scrumptious tacos for lunch, there's no shortage of ways to enhance your Cinco de Mayo with delectable food and drinks.
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It doesn't have to be Taco Tuesday for you to enjoy some of Long Beach's authentic Latin cuisine!
If you’re looking to get yourself into a quick argument, just go ahead and say you know where to find the best tacos in town. See, when it comes to Southern California, there is likely no item more passionately held than one’s favorite taco. The beauty of Long Beach is that you can have lots of favorites, in a seemingly endless amount of styles: Traditional Mexican, Cali-Mex, Asian fusion … Vegan? Sure. Fried chicken? Got that too. Here's a list of some of Long Beach’s best places to find some of the city’s best, most innovative and beloved tacos.
When it comes to dishes well-suited to summer, fish tacos rank right up there with popsicles. Grilled or fried, they conjure up images of sunny days and surf. Long Beach boasts a full menu of establishments not only serving fish tacos but also interpreting them their own way: traditionally with cabbage or added to with the likes of ponzu, pineapple relish or “secret sauces.” All of it serves to make this familiar summer friend taste fresh and delicious.
This is tequila’s time, and not just because July 24 is National Tequila Day: in 2021, the agave-based spirit – and its source liquor, mezcal – ranked as the single fastest growing spirit in America, with a whopping 30% increase in sales. You can see, and taste, the popularity all over Long Beach, where there is no shortage of restaurants and lounges to sip the good stuff, straight up or as a sweet or salty margarita. Here’s a few ways to check up on what’s being poured out. Happy Tequila Day!
One of our favorite pastimes in the summer is sipping something cold while watching boats float on by - now you can join us! Check out a few of our top suggestions for waterfront entertainment in Long Beach!
A relaxing and scenic afternoon for craft beer lovers, this Long Beach daytrip takes you on a tour of Long Beach’s best-known taprooms and brewpubs, including the oldest brewery in the city, a sprawling water’s-end spot with stunning views and mouth-watering IPAs, and the only cidery in the city.
February is home to National Margarita Day–Feb. 22. Why? We have no idea. But who are we to scrutinize any excuse to partake of America’s favorite cocktail? And Long Beach lounges and restaurants offer you so many ways to partake, a wide variety of interpretations and recipes, ones that are sweet and others that bring the heat.
