CINCO DE MAYO AT COLUMBIA

 Saturday, May 2, 2026

 10:30am to 10:00pm

at Columbia State Historic Park

Address:
  11255 Jackson St
  Columbia

Visit Websitehttps://artsincalif/orniaparks.org
 Arts in California Parks Program Visit Websitehttps://b-conamor.org/
 ConAmor Visit Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Cincodemayocolumbiacalifornia
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Description
When: Saturday May 2nd - 10:30 am to 10:00 pm & Sunday May 3rd - 10:30 am to 5:00 pm

Cost: FREE

Location: Downtown Columbia

Event Description:  Cinco de Mayo, An American Tradition is a celebration of community!

Columbia CA, was at some point in time, a culturally and linguistically diverse area, including the Latin-American/Hispanic community, which has been present in the region for generations. In 1862, when civil wars were ravaging Mexico and US, the victory of the Battle of Puebla over Napoleon III brought a spontaneous celebration in Columbia, giving birth to “Cinco de Mayo, an American Tradition”.

Columbia State Park will be decorated in festive Cinco de Mayo style. The park will celebrate with dances on the street, music, and art displays, in honor of the victory that preserved democracy and freedom in both countries.

Visit Columbia Museum for a magnificent exhibit telling the history of Cinco de Mayo!

This is a family event featuring Los Arribeños a California Fandango project, Raices del Mundo Folklorico ballet, Mariachi Luz de Luna, Salsa Dance, Mario Flores Latin Jazz Band and Rod Harris, as well as vendors and activities for children and adults!

For More Information:  This event is organized by ConAmor Building Bridges (https://b-conamor.org/), a non-profit organization. The event is funded in part by the Heartland Grant and the Arts in California Parks Program (artsincalif/orniaparks.org), and supported by Chicken Ranch Rancheria Me-Wuk Indians, Visit Tuolumne, TC Historical Society, TC Arts, and Friends of Columbia State Historic Park. 

hosted by Columbia State Historic Park

Local Participants

Chicken Ranch Rancheria Me-Wuk Indians of California  supporter
Tuolumne County Arts Alliance  supporter
Tuolumne County Historical Society & Museum  supporter

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Type: entertainment

Categories
Activities-amusement / Arts, Cultural, Museum Activities-amusement / Other Activities Activities-amusement / Park, Rest Stop, Picnic Area Activities-amusement / Theater, Music, Dancing Community / Community Group Goods / Specialty Foods

Last Updated: 05/01/2026