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The Bay Area’s largest Cinco de Mayo festival, held in Oakland, has been cancelled for this year though there are many other options for food, drink and entertainment. With Cinco falling on a Tuesday, there will be a lot happening between the 1st and 5th. Here is your guide for Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the East Bay.

Hayward

Saturday, May 2 is the city’s annual Cinco de Mayo street festival at City Hall Plaza in downtown Hayward, 10:00AM to 7:00PM. Entertainment includes singer Berta Olivia, Ballet Folklorico, Mariachi Mexicanisimo, Grupo Tlalpalli performing Aztec dance, and others. Mexican food, piñatas and juegos for the children. La Alianza de Hayward organizes this event for cultural promotion and the education of our youth.
Celia’s Restaurant is celebrating on Tuesday May 5th with live mariachi from 5:00PM to 8:00PM, special food and drinks prices. Lots of free parking. Celia’s is located at 25010 Hesperian Blvd., call for information at 510-782-2235.
Las Canastas Restaurant: Tuesday, May 5 features free appetizers with order of beer. 48 Blossom Way, inf. 510-582-5383.
Acapulco Bar and Grill: Saturday, May 2 is Cinco de Mayo dance party with live music by the Latin Rhythm Boys. 1950 Hesperian Blvd. 510-785-8200.

Oakland

Several restaurants and retail stores will be having parties or food specials.
El Huarache Azteca restaurant will celebrate with salsa and cumbia music on Sunday, May 3rd from 11am. With two locations across the street from each other they have plenty of space to accommodate you to enjoy their famous Mexican food. 3842 International Blvd., 510-533-2395 and 3851 International Blvd., 510-434-9928.
Cocina Poblana Restaurant: Five Day Celebration! $5.00 Drinks $5.00 appetizers (bar and patio only).499 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square. 510-451-4700.
Friday May 1st, 5:00 – 11:00pm
DJ, Ballet Folklórico Mexicano, Brazilians dancers and live music.
Saturday May 2nd, 4:00 – 11:00pm
DJ, Ballet Folklórico Nicaraguense and live music.
Sunday May 3rd, Noon – 9:00 pm
DJ, Ballet Folklórico Mexicano and live music with Banda Los Nuevos del Pacífico.
Monday May 4th, 4:00 – 11:00
DJ, Folklor Mexicano and live music with Banda Saint Cornelius.
Tuesday May 5th, VIVA 5 DE MAYO, 4:00 - 11:00pm
DJ, Folklor Mexicano, Daza de los Viejitos and live music.

La Placita, located on 2375 Fruitvale Ave., will have a family event on Sunday, May 3rd. Come to enjoy Bolivian and Aztec dancers, food from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Perú and Chile, raffles, children and teen zones, music.

Alameda

Juanita’s Restaurant: Tuesday, May 5th. is a traditional Mexican dinner with half price enchiladas and tamals from 2:00PM to 9:00PM. Free appetizers Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 1324 Park St. 510-865-2588.
Otaez Restaurant: Saturday, May 2 is a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring Latin rhythms of the band LAVA. Also mariachi and DJ Mendy. 12:00PM to 6:00PM. 1619 Webster St.