Detroit Cinco de Mayo Parade

The 60th Annual
Cinco de Mayo Parade
Sunday, May 4, 2025

The Best Parade in Southwest Detroit
with 8-10,000 Spectators every year

Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Parade Theme: Past, Present, & Future

The annual parade travels a 2.5-mile stretch along the business strip of West Vernor Highway.  It includes hundreds of vibrant floats, school marching bands, Mariachis’, Charros, schools, dignitaries, local businesses; and showcases the Miss Mexico Pageant Queen + her court. 

Watch along the Parade Route

8,000 - 10,000 spectators

Route: W. Vernor Hwy. -eastward from Patton Park to Clark Park.

Parade Start

Parade midpoint

Parade end

Places to Park

lots available

Free Parking and Paid Parking available

Western hs-free

patton park-free

Where to Eat

food trucks at the festival

List of the food trucks serving a variety of cuisines at the Festival on Saturday and Sunday.

The original cinco de mayo fiesta

Bring your group or organization to join the procession!

Participation Application

130 Applications recieved yearly

NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

download the application

Procession line-up start

Sponsorship 

be a community stakeholder in this event

Choose between 3 levels: Los Generales, Los Capitanes, Los Valientes

download information

sponsorship/dignitary line-up start

Volunteer

Parade or fiesta 3-4 hour shifts available

Be in the middle of the excitement by volunteering for the parade or fiesta!

Meet the Committee

     The Mexican Patriotic Committee’s dedication to preserving and celebrating Mexican culture in Southwest Detroit is truly commendable. We are all volunteers who contribute to the community with time and passion.  As we approach the 60th anniversary of this beloved tradition, it's important to reflect on the significant impact the Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta has had on the community over the years.
    Cultural events like the Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta play a crucial role in maintaining community identity and fostering cross-cultural understanding. They provide an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to come together, learn about Mexican heritage, and enjoy the vibrant traditions that have enriched the local area for generations.