Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s 1862 victory at the Battle of Puebla and is celebrated in San Jose as a tribute to Mexican heritage and community pride. With deep local ties — especially through the legacy of César Chávez — San Jose honors the day with parades, music, food and cultural festivals. | View it in a web browser |  | | Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s 1862 victory at the Battle of Puebla and is celebrated in San Jose as a tribute to Mexican heritage and community pride. With deep local ties — especially through the legacy of César Chávez — San Jose honors the day with parades, music, food and cultural festivals. | |  | San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration | | May 4, 2025 Celebrate in the heart of East San Jose at Emma Prusch Park! This family-friendly event features a lowrider parade, live music, folklórico dance, delicious food vendors and cultural exhibits that honor Mexican heritage and community pride. | | | | | | Downtown Cinco De Mayo Festival | | May 4, 2025 Experience the exciting Downtown Cinco De Mayo Festival! Join us at Plaza de Cesar Chavez for entertainment and local vendors as we celebrate Mexican history, resilience and joy in the heart of Silicon Valley. | | | | |  | |  | Explore Mayfair | | The Mayfair neighborhood is well-known for being once home to iconic activist Cesar Chavez. Today, visitors can explore this heritage and experience the vibrant culture of the area, home to the Mexican Heritage Plaza and part of the Cesar Chavez Memorial Walkway. | | | | | |  | Luna Mexican Kitchen | | This Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant selects ingredients directly from local farms and prepares their dishes with love. Here at LUNA Kitchen, authentic Mexican cuisine nourishes the body and spirit. | | | | | | |  | AC Hotel San Jose Downtown | | This stylish hotel puts you steps away from the weekend festivities. And on May 5th, stop by and enjoy complementary food, drinks and live music after 6 p.m. | | | | | | | | |
