CINCO DE MAYO IN SAN FRANCISCO
Concerts, Street Fair, Restaurants... to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in San Francisco.
If the date "Cinco de Mayo" commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, it was chosen in the 60's to honor the richness of Mexican culture. Since then, Cinco de Mayo's celebrations have increased in popularity. Its traditions include street festivals, parades, mariachi music performances, Mexican food and drink tastings... in cities and towns across the United States.
3 days, 3 ideas to celebrate!
Saturday, May 2...
That's when the San Francisco Cinco de Mayo Festival will take place. Usually, it is at the Dolores Park. But this year, with the whole remodeling, the Festival had to move to Valencia!Be prepared for a whole day of live performances by Bay Area artists, including mariachis, dancers, and salsa ensembles.
Saturday, May 2, 2015, 10am - 6pm
Valencia Street
Free
Sunday, May 3...
Don't mis The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival's kick off event with The Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra. Always a good time in the gardens between the Metreon and the SFMoma with a view on Saint Patrcik.
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
The Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra
Sunday, May 3, 2015
1pm-3pm
Free
Tuesday, May 5...
Be back on Valencia at the Chapel for a free concert with the Trio Sol de America.
The Chapel
777 Valencia Street
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 @ 8pm
Free admision
Book a dinner at Lolo or La Urbana to discover some modern mexican kitchen with a Mezcal touch: two different styles, two different neighborhoods, two great experiences!
For other restaurants, here is a list of places we like a lot in SF: Mexican Restaurants.
