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1. Fiesta Broadway
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A mile-long street fair with music, games and vendor booths in downtown LA. The date moves around between late April and early May.
When: Sunday, April 28, 2013, 11 am - 6 pm
Where: Broadway from 1st to Olympic, Downtown Los Angeles
Cost: Free
Info: www.fiestabroadway.la
More: Fiesta Broadway Profile and Map
2. Cinco de Mayo at Olvera Street
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A traditional celebration with mariachis, folklorico dancers, piñatas and other activities for the kids at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Site on Olvera Street in Downtown Los Angeles.
When: May 4-5, 2013, Saturday noon- 7 pm, Sunday 11 am - 5 pm,
Where: Olvera Street pedestrian zone at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, 845 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles
Cost: Free
Metro: Red Line to Union Station
Info: (213) 289-4641, www.elpueblo.lacity.org
3. Grande Cinco De Mayo Block Party in West Hollywood
The City of West Hollywood and Tortilla Republic are co-sponsoring the Grande Cinco De Mayo Block Party in West Hollywood on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The open air parking lot behind Tortilla Republic at 616 Robertson Boulevard (located on El Tovar Place) will be transformed into an outdoor Grande Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring food and live entertainment to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture. Proceeds benefit Project Angel Food.4. Cinco de Mayo in Santa Ana
The largest Mexican-American community in Orange County celebrates with two-days of festivities including carnival rides, games, music, dance and lots of food on historic 4th Street in downtown Santa Ana.
When: May 4-5, 2013, Saturday - Sunday noon - 10 pm
Where: 4th Street in Downtown Santa Ana
Cost: Free
Info: www.callecuatro.com
5. Museum of Latin American Art Cinco de Mayo Festival
The Museum of Latin American Art is celebrating Cinco de Mayo on May 4 with a ticketed craft beer tasting event with live mariachi music. Sunday is Cinco de Mayo Family Festival on Target Free Sunday with art workshops, live music and dancing, and museum tours.
When: Beer Tasting Saturday, May 4, 2013, 7 pm; Family Festival Sunday, May 5, 2013, noon - 4 pm
Where: 628 Alamitos Ave Long Beach, CA 90802
Cost: Beer Tasting, $25-$35; Family Festival: Free
Parking: Free on site
Info: www.molaa.org
6. Monrovia’s Cinco De Mayo Cultural Art and Music Festival
Live Mexican music and dancing, arts booths and food will highlight this street party in the San Gabriel Valley.
When: May 5, 2013, noon-9 pm (hours to be confirmed)
Where: Colorado and Myrtle Ave in Old Town Monrovia
Cost: Free
Info: www.monrovia5demayo.org
7. Cinco de Mayo at the Los Angeles Farmers Market
Enjoy Mexican food and drink specials and live entertainment during lunch and dinner at the LA Farmers Market.
When: May 5, 2013, all day
Where: LA Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd St,, Los Angeles, 90036
Cost: Free entertainment, food and drinks for purchase
Info: www.farmersmarketla.com
8. Lucha VaVoom at the Mayan Theater
A crazy Mexican combination of acrobatic masked wrestlers, burlesque, striptease and comedy. The touring show is stopping in Los Angeles for just one night on Cinco de Mayo.
When: May 5, 2013, 8 pm (doors open at 7)
Where: The Mayan Theater, 1038 South Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Cost: $45
Info: http://luchavavoom.com Tickets
9. Cinco de Mayo at L.A. Live
L.A. Live's Cinco de Mayo celebration has been toned down this year with the mariachis moving indoors to the Mixing Room at the JW Marriott. The party on Sunday is also going on at Rosa Mexicano.
When: May 4-5, 2013, 3pm and on
Where: Nokia Plaza at L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Cost: Free
Metro: Red Line to Pico Station
Info: http://lalive.com/cincodemayo
