[festival] Hayward Cinco de Mayo 2026
Join us in Downtown Hayward on Saturday, May 2nd, for a day of live music, mariachis, Dj’s, Aztec Dancers, Ballet Folklorico, classic cars, bicycle and pedal cars, arts and crafts, food and more!
41st annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Saturday May 2nd, 2026. 10am – 5pm.
Downtown Hayward
Event will take place on B and Main Streets.
Hayward , CA 94541
About event:
This Saturday, May 2nd, Hayward’s annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration – a music, dance and cultural extravaganza that residents look forward to every year – returns to the intersection of B and Main Streets.
The fun starts at 10 a.m. with musical and dance performances, including Aztec dancers, ballet folklorico, mariachi bands and a live DJ. In addition, there will be a car show, bicycles and pedal cars, arts and crafts, food and beverage vendors, and more fun for the whole family.
The free, family-friendly event is hosted by La Alianza de Hayward and made possible by sponsors, including Kaiser Permanente, as well as the support of the City of Hayward, the Hayward Chamber of Commerce and many other businesses, community organizations and community leaders.
Where to eat?
As you visit us at our Cinco de Mayo, here a few place where you can have a meal. ¡Provecho!
We have, on B St.
Wing Fiesta, Tacos El gordo, Peet’s Coffee, The Dirty Bird Lounge at 926 B Street, Vivoz Café at 926 B St., Kansai Sushi at 954 B Street, Hayward City Pho at 855 B St., Erik’s DeliCafé at 871 B Street, Marley’s Treats at 838 B St., Max’s Cakes at 1007 B St., The Bistro at 1001 B Street, T4 Boba at 1033 B St. The Pizza House at 943 B St., Casa del Toro at 1034 B St., Rockit Char Grill, Metro Taquero at 1063 B St., Atlas Café, Hinata Sushi at 1071 B St,. TikTok, Wing Stop at 1093 B St.
We have, on Main St.
Wienerschnitzel, Snappy’s Café at 978 A Street, CupCake Shop at 22521 Main St., Americana Pizza & Taquería at 22530 Main Street, Nomi’s Café, Acqua e Farina at 22622 Main St, Sapporo at 22507 Main Street, Domino’s Pizza at 22525 Main Street,
On C Street, we have – Los Compadres, Casper’s Hot Dogs at 951 C St.
On Mission Blvd. we have – Falafel Flame Mediterranean at 22648 Mission Blvd., Sohelia Bakery at 22656 Mission Blvd.
and on Foothhill Blvd. we have
Ama Himalayan Kitchen at 22556 Foothill Blvd, North Indian Dabba at, 22554 Foothill Blvd., Wakamatsu at 22724 Foothill Blvd.. Wakamatsu, Susie Q’s Pizza at 22580 Foothill Blvd., Haha Ramen Sushi at 22560 Foothill Blvd, Tapsilog Express, Ristorante DiParma at 22532 Foothill Blvd., Chef’s Experience, Golden Safari African Cuisine at 22431 Foothill Blvd., Round Table Pizza, Siam Palace, Hinata Suchi.
