San Diego Community

Come celebrate at the original fiesta in San Diego, the 24^th annual Old Town Fiesta Cinco De Mayo.  The 41 historic buildings and museums of Old Town provide the perfect backdrop for an authentic community celebration of entertainment, culture and history.  During the fiesta, Historic San Diego Avenue is strewn with Mexican papel picado and the sounds of traditional Mariachi, Cumbia and contemporary Latin Jazz can be found throughout 8 venues of entertainment.  In the Old Town State Historic Park, watch the re-enactment of the famous Battle of Puebla that took place on May 5, 1862 when outnumbered Mexican soldiers drove out the occupying Imperial French Army from Mexico.  Along Historic San Diego Avenue, visitors will find special treasures and treats at the traditional Mexican Mercado with more than 100 specialty booths filled with hand made crafts and a taste of the regional cuisine from one of the 32 local restaurants.  This free family event has something for everyone.  From the food to the fun, it is always a Fiesta in Old Town!