Tacos, Tequila, Wrestling, Live Music, 20 Bars + 10 Welcome Shots + Deals on Dining, Drinks, Hotel & Overnight Parking! Save with Early Bird Hola & bienvenido to the Gaslamp Quarter, official HQ of Cinco de Mayo, the most celebrated Mexican holiday in San Diego, California! With the city's proximity to Tijuana, SD is SoCal's #1 destination for the best street tacos, tequila & mezcal bars, reggaeton-salsa music scene and all things Viva Mexico! You will love this Fiesta! Starting at just $29, SINdulge in... 🌵20 Escapes with a Map + Suggested Routes (hop at your own pace) 🌵 10+ Welcome Shots 🌵 50+ Killer Deals on Drink & Dining 🌵 Special Hotel Partner Rates for a Play-and-Stay Weekend 🌵$12 Parking with Free Overnight Option for your Horsepower Ride 🌵 $400+ worth of adult treats for an endless fiesta! 🌵A visitor-friendly + explore at your own pace experience all planned out (so all you have to do is show up) 🌶️ MEET YOUR CINCO DE MAYO SD HOSTS 🌶️ ENJOY FREE ACCESS AND SINDULGENCES AT: - AMERICAN JUNKIE* (Host of Opening Party) - ANDAZ HOTEL ROOFTOP (Fun Poolside Rooftop) - BANG ON 5TH (Vibey Nightclub + Bar) - CASABLANCA (Hookah) - DOUBLE DEUCE* (Mechanical Bull) - FAT TUESDAY (World Famous Slushies) - GARAGE KITCHEN & BAR (Regular + Reverse Happy Hour 51% Off) - GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY (Gaslamp's 80s Disco Inferno) - GREYSTONE STEAK & LOUNGE (Winner of Best Steakhouse) - KARINA’S CANTINA* (Mexican / Seafood / Reggaeton) - MOXY HOTEL BAR* (Hotel + Bar with games & hidden speakeasy) - MYST LOUNGE (Hookah) - OMERTA LOUNGE AND NIGHTCLUB (DJ and Hookah) - PARQ NIGHTCLUB (Hip Hop & Top 40s Club) - PHANTOM LOUNGE (Hookah and Hip Hop) - SMOKIN J'S BBQ (BBQ Restaurant) - STAR BAR (Gaslamp's Oldest Dive Bar with Pool Tables) - TORO (Nightclub) - TRAILER PARK AFTER DARK (Unique Underground Trailer Bar) - UNION KITCHEN & TAP (Best Gastropub in Gaslamp) - VIN DE SYRAH (Wine & Cocktail Bar) - VYBZ NIGHTCLUB (Dance Music) - WHISKEY GIRL (Live Music and DJ) - WINE GIRL* (Newest & Cutest Wine Bar) ENJOY A HOSTED WELCOME SHOT (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY) ON PARTICIPATING NIGHTS AT: - AMERICAN JUNKIE* before 10 PM - DOUBLE DEUCE* before 10 PM - VYBZ NIGHTCLUB* before 10 PM - WINE GIRL* before 10 PM - GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY* before 10 PM - STAR BAR* before 11 PM - BANG ON 5TH* before 11PM - OMERTA LOUNGE AND NIGHTCLUB* before 11 PM - WHISKEY GIRL* before 11:30 PM - VIN DE SYRAH* before 12 AM - PHANTOM LOUNGE* before 1:30 AM - KARINAS* before 1:30 AM - MOXY HOTEL BAR* before 1:30 AM ENJOY A WELCOME SHOT WITH PURCHASE AT: - SMOKIN J’S before 9 PM - TORO NIGHTCLUB* before 10 PM - TRAILER PARK AFTER DARK before 10 PM - ANDAZ ROOFTOP before 10 PM - GARAGE before 11 PM - MYST LOUNGE before 1:30 AM - UNION KITCHEN & TAP GASLAMP before 1:30 AM - CASABLANCA before 1:30 AM TERMS: ​This is a 21+ event. Please bring a valid ID for admission. Passes ​must be picked up from American Junkie or pre-arrange by texting Sasha at Free Entry + Hosted Drinks are subject to cut-off times, capacity​, and sobriety. Welcome shots are bartenders' choice. Participating venues & offers are subject to change. Get your tickets to the ULTIMATE May celebration NOW! 🌶️ 2026 DATES 🌶️Fri. May 1, 2026 | 6 PM - 2 AM Sat. May 2, 2026 | 6 PM - 2 AM Tues. May 5, 2026 | 6 PM - 2AM (Cinco de Mayo meets Taco Tuesday!) Pass Pick-up Hours: 6 PM - 8:30 PM (pre-pickup available, check FAQ) 🌶️ KICKOFF LOCATION 🌶️ American Junkie SD 628 Fifth Ave (Between G & Market St) San Diego, CA 92101 All presenting venues are along the famous Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter and are within walking distance from each other and the Gaslamp Quarter/5th Avenue trolley stations. This is a 21+ event. 🌶️ TICKET BENEFITS 🌶️ 🌵FREE entries to Gaslamp Quarter's Top 20+ Premier Venues (all within walking distance along the famous 5th Avenue) 🌵Overnight parking with a special $12 Flat Rate for 12 Hours at ACE Parking Structure on 707 Broadway (e.g. enter at 7pm exit at 7am) 🌵10+ Hosted Welcome Shots (bartenders’ choice and unconditional) 🌵Exclusive Opening Party at American Junkie 🌵Parties at Parq, Vin De Syrah and Good Night John Boy 🌵Killer Dining + Drink Deals 🌵Festival map with themed routes 🌵Hop at your own pace and stay at each bar for as long as you desire 🌵Live entertainment, live music, DJ, dancing, face painting, and more! 🌵Exclusive Play & Stay hotel rates at Moxy and Margaritaville 🌵Plus, more party perks totaling more than $400 in value. It's a #NoBrainer! 🌵 Gaslamp Cinco de Mayo Block Party on Sat. May 2, 2026 🌵 As you stroll through the Gaslamp, enjoying your #CincoDeMayoSD Free Entry, Drinks & Dining Deals, immerse yourself in the electrifying atmosphere of the Cinco de Mayo Block Party! From 11 AM to 7 PM, the district comes alive with live music, vibrant dancing, and non-stop festive fun. Block Party Highlights: - Lucha Libre Matches – High-flying action and intense showdowns! - Live Music – Mariachi, Latin beats, and more! - Lowrider Show & Competition – A showcase of classic style and custom rides! - Artisanal Mercado – Unique finds, handcrafted goods, and cultural treasures! 🌶️ WHY CINCO DE MAYO SD? 🌶️• The largest Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in San Diego! • All premier venues: Only Gaslamp's top bars, rooftops, lounges & nightclubs participate • Ultimate flexibility: Hop at your own pace • For every 8 tickets purchased you receive 1 FREE TICKET! • Each purchase comes with a map and exclusive hour-to-hour treat guide. 🌶️ WHAT TO WEAR 🌶️ Cinco Fiesta Style 🇲🇽 Red/green/white looks (serapes, sombreros, florals), comfy party fits, and bold colorful accessories. 🌶️ CONTACT US 🌶️ SPONSORSHIP & GROUP SALES INQUIRY If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, volunteering at this event, or purchasing discounted group tickets, please contact us today. 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