Programs

Cinco de Mayo*

SUNDAY | MAY 4 | 11 AM – 3 PM

Join us on May 4 as we kick off the Cinco de Mayo spirit a day early with vibrant music, delicious food, and cultural celebration! Enjoy music by Mariachi Anacatlan, a performance by Relampago del Cielo and dance to the rhythms of boleros, salsas, and cumbias by Los Cuates. This festival includes a special student art exhibition by Santa Ana Unified with generous funding provided by the California Cultural Heritage Endowment.

This event is held in conjunction with Arts Orange County and Orange County Department of Education’s 2025 Imagination Celebration.

Event Schedule - Moved indoors due to weather

Norma Kershaw Auditorium

12:30-2:30 PM	Live music by Joel Aceves (Traditional Latin guitar)

John M. Lee Court

11 AM-3 PM

Art Projects: Mini Piñatas & Huicol God's Eyes

Treats: Pan Dulce (Mexican sweet bread)

12 PM	Music Performance by Mariachi Anacatlan and the OC Mariachi Kids
12:30 PM	Dance Performance by Relámpago del Cielo Ballet Folklórico
12:50 PM	Intermission
1 PM	Music Performance by Los Cuates (Latin Dance Music)
2 PM	Music Performance by Mariachi Anacatlan and the OC Mariachi Kids

Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.

Free Family Festivals are made possible with generous support from the Nicholas Endowment.

*actual holiday is May 5

Click here to download the full 2025 Festival Schedule.