2024 Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Westchester
Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s victory over France in 1862. In Westchester, there are many ways to celebrate with your kids with live music, performances, art, gardening, historic tours, and much more. Read on to check out all of the local happenings below:
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Saturday, April 27th from 12:00pm-3:00pm
Celebrate & Learn: Cinco de Mayo!
Take a trip to Queens to celebrate and learn more about Cinco de Mayo. Kids will enjoy a piñata making workshop as well as a talk about the historic significance of Cinco de Mayo. Led by Sebastian, a local artist, kids will learn more about his experiences and how holiday is understood in Mexico and in the U.S. The event is free but registration is required. King Manor Museum in Rufus King Park, 150-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
Tuesday, April 30th from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Puebla: The Story of Cinco de Mayo by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
Enjoy an evening of culture and dance from the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. This will include pieces from Puebla: The Story of Cinco de Mayo with songs, dances and stories. Incredibly, the event is free but registration is required. New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801.
Friday, May 3rd from 5:00pm-8:00pm
Free First Fridays: Mariachi for May
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music from Mariachi Citlalli. Incredibly, this band is made up of third-generation performers who have been performing in the New York area since 2000. Additionally, the concert includes traditional and contemporary sounds and rhythms with dancers performing selections from the Indigenous celebrations for which mariachi was named. Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Sunday, May 5th at 9:00am
New Rochelle Cinco de Mile
Enjoy Cinco de Mayo as a family by participating in the New Rochelle Cinco de Mile. This fun run includes a tot trot for kids and a one-mile race. Additionally, proceeds from the race donated to a graduate of New Rochelle High School Class of 2023 who has gone “above and beyond” in the community. Race signup also includes medals for all participants, race t-shirts, photos, food tickets, and much more. Finish Line Physical Therapy, 583 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Sunday, May 5th from 3:00pm-4:00pm
FIESTA MUSICAL for Cinco de Mayo featuring the Copland House Ensemble
Enjoy a live performance for Cinco de Mayo at the New Rochelle Library. This includes a performance by the Copland House Ensemble. The band includes Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Arturo Marquez, Juan Pablo Contreras, Carlos Chavez, and more. Free event. New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801.
Sunday, May 5th from 3:30pm-5:00pm
2024 Cinco de Mayo
Kids (ages three and up) are invited to celebrate and learn more about Mexican culture at the Rye Reads Learning Center. This will include a celebration of food, drink, song and dance. Plus, kids will make a craft. $50 per person. Rye Reads Learning Center, 30 Elm Place, Rye NY 10580
Sunday, May 5th from 5:00pm-8:00pm
Cinco de Mayo Comedy Night 3 Great Comedians
Enjoy a night of live comedy at this fun Cinco de Mayo event. This includes performances from Joey Vega, Patricia Rosborough, and Davey Lozano. Additionally, enjoy a buffet with Mexican and Spanish favorites. Putnam County Golf Course, 187 Hill Street Mahopac, NY 10541
Thursday, May 3rd from 5:00pm-6:30pm
Fun 4 All: Cinco de Mayo Skull
Showcase your creativity this Cinco de Mayo at Vincent’s Eat-Paint-Love Studio. Designed for kids of all ages, the event will allow where they will create a masterpiece on a canvas. Wear paint-ready painting clothing. Vincent’s Eat-Paint-Love Studio, 331 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508
