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

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.