Vivid Society NY

by Bennet D.

Cinco de Mayo 2025 lands on Monday, May 5, and New York City is set to host a variety of events celebrating Mexican culture and heritage. Here are three events to look forward to:

Stone Street Cinco de Mayo Block Party

• Location: Stone Street Historic District in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan

• Date/Time: May 3, 2025 (Sat.) to May 5, 2025 (Monday), from noon until 10pm

• Description: One of the city’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations, this free street festival features Mexican street food vendors, complimentary tastings of tequila and beer, live music from Mexican artists, mariachi bands, dance performers, and raffles. The event goes ahead rain or shine, with tents available to cover the festivities if necessary. It offers a family-friendly atmosphere during the earlier hours (noon to 3 PM is recommended for families with kids) before becoming more lively later in the day. Food and drink options for purchase are available from local restaurants and bars.

• Enjoy an energetic, trendsetting ambiance with authentic Mexican performances, all without an entrance fee.

For more information: https://www.stonestreetnyc.com/cinco-de-mayo-street-fest

Viva El Cinco de Mayo at Kupferberg Center for the Arts

• Location: Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, Queens

• Date/Time: May 4, 2025 (Sunday) starting at 3 PM

• Tickets start at $20.00

• This is a family-friendly celebration. The event features lively performances by renowned groups such as Tlen Huicani, Mariachi Real De Mexico, and Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Nueva York, delivering a rich showcase of Mexican music and dance. Co-presented with the Consulate General of Mexico, it stands out as a cultural highlight in Queens.

• Experience top-tier cultural performances in a family-friendly setting, making it a must-attend event for culture enthusiasts.

For tickets and information: https://kupferbergcenter.org/event/cinco-de-mayo-2025/

NEW YORK CITY CINCO DE MAYO BAR CRAWL 2025

Get ready to celebrate the most exciting Cinco de Mayo bar crawl in New York City! Saturday, May 3rd, 2025.

• Tickets start at $17.85

• Enjoy live DJs mixing reggaeton, Latin rhythms, hip-hop, and party classics all night long.

• Crawl Stops: Visit Sincerely Ophelia, Whiskey Town, Phoenix Bar, Coyote Ugly, and Planet Rose—your favorite NYC bars turning up the Cinco de Mayo excitement.

Check-in begins at 8:00 PM. Make sure to register with your Digital Entry Pass at the starting venue before 10:00 PM sharp!

For tickets and information: https://nightspotters.com/new-york-city-cinco-de-mayo-bar-crawl

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