Court de Mayo presented by Cincy Light Lime: A Fiesta of Flavor on Court Street!
Get ready to spice things up at Court de Mayo presented by Cincy Light Lime, a vibrant Cinco de Mayo celebration in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati!
Join us on Court Street Plaza for a lively day filled with dancing to live music and DJ sets, sipping on tons of Cincy Light Lime, and devouring delicious food and drink specials from restaurants along Court Street! To add to the fun, you’ll also have the chance to take part in some spicy competitions and activities all along the street!
Activities Along the Street:
Color the Calle (Street) | Grab some chalk and create your own street art
Cinco de Derby | Watch the Kentucky Derby all day with us on the LED Board — catch every race on the big screen!
Pickleball Pachanga | Whether you're a pickleball pro or just here for the fun, grab a paddle and join the street party!
Check paddles in & out at the Court Street Plaza Bar
Bull Riding | Hold on tight! See how long you can ride the bull. Bragging rights are on the line!
Grande Horseshoes | Oversized fun with a classic twist—go big or go home
Papel Picado Creation Station | Craft your own colorful cut-paper banner to take home or hang up
Pony Race Photo Finish | Strike a pose on our inflatable ponies—race your friends, then snap the winner's shot
Over on the Stage:
12 - 1p | Traditional Mariachi Performance
Kick off the fiesta with the vibrant sounds of classic mariachi!
1:15 - 2p | Latin Dance Exhibition + Mini Lessons
Watch—and join in!—as dancers showcase salsa, bachata & more.
2:30 - 3:30p | Latin Rock by Daglio
A high-energy fusion of Latin rhythms and rock vibes!
4 - 5p | Afro-Cuban Band
Feel the rhythm with infectious percussion and Afro-Cuban grooves.
5 - 8p | DJ Jorge
Dance the night away with Latin hits, classics & party favorites!
Court De Mayo restaurant Specials
Almost V’Gan Lounge | $5 shots, $8 Cinco de Mayo Cocktails, 3 for $10 tacos, $12 Nachos, and $12 wings!
Skyline Chili | $5 walking tacos and $5 High Noon tequilas
Queen City Exchange | $6 Watermelon Margaritas and $5 Pacifico Drafts &
Hawker’s Alley | $10 Taco Plate
Pilar Cincinnati | Live Music with the Dali Sisters from 8 - 11p
Explore more of what Downtown Cincinnati has to offer through Bar Crawl USA’s Taco & Tequila Crawl! After the crawl, head back to Court Street and end your night at Court De Mayo—all Bar Crawl USA participants will get $1 off at the Court Street Plaza Bar!
Tacos & Tequila Bar Crawl Participants on Court | Skyline, Queen City Exchange, Hawkers Alley, Pilar, Lalo, On the Rhine Eatery, Pata Roja, and Court Street Kitchen
Special thank you to our sponsor, Cincy Light Lime!