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Portland,
OR – March 2025 / NewsmakerAlert: For nearly four decades, Portland’s
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, presented by Toyota and benefiting the Portland
Guadalajara Sister-City Association (PGSCA), has been a cornerstone
celebration of Mexican culture, community, and tradition. This four-day
festival brings together authentic food, live music, traditional dance,
and artisan markets at Tom
McCall Waterfront Park from May 2-5, 2025. This year, the event
holds even deeper significance, highlighting the importance of supporting
Latino-owned businesses, artisans, and vendors who rely on the Fiesta each
year.
WHEN:
May 2-5, 2025 - 11:00 am to 11:00 pm Friday through Sunday and 4:00 pm
to 10:00 pm on Monday, May 5th.
WHERE:
Tom McCall Waterfront Park (98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204)
WHY:
More than just a festival, this year’s Fiesta is an opportunity to support
Latino-owned businesses, artisans, and vendors who rely on this annual
event. It’s a chance for the community to come together and celebrate the
vibrant culture that has been part of Portland for nearly four decades.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
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Authentic
Mexican Cuisine: Savor the flavors of Mexico with over 30 food vendors
offering tacos al pastor, carne asada, tamales, pozole, and more. Each
dish is a celebration of heritage and tradition.
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Guadalajara
Artisan Village: Discover handcrafted goods and unique treasures, from
woven textiles to vibrant pottery. Supporting these artisans—some traveling
from Guadalajara—helps keep cultural traditions alive.
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Performances: Experience unforgettable music from top performers, including
Banda Aguila, El Gran Sabor de Adrian Diaz, Grupo Mparable, Banda R15 del
Korita Gonzalez, and more.
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Family
Fun at Plaza de Niños: Kids can enjoy free crafts, a full carnival,
face painting, activities, and family-friendly carnival rides.
TICKETS:
Tickets start at just $14 for adult single-day admission and $10 for youth,
plus ticket service fees, when purchasing online. For those looking to
enjoy the full weekend of festivities, weekend passes start at $19 for
youth and $24 for adults—making it easy for families and groups to experience
everything the Fiesta has to offer without breaking the bank. Ticketing
information can be found at: www.CincoDeMayoPortland.com/tickets.
Local
media outlets are invited to attend and cover this vibrant community event.
For interview opportunities, additional information, or press credentials,
please contact Brandon Treadway at Brandon@TreadwayEvents.com
or 971-266-1781.
About
PGSCA
Portland
Guadalajara Sister-City Association (PGSCA), a 501(c)(3) organization
founded in 1983, is working on international grassroots and community initiatives
that benefit both Portland, Oregon and Guadalajara, Mexico. PGSCA accomplishes
this through arts and culture, humanitarian assistance, youth and education,
and economic development and sustainability, all while fostering cross-cultural
understanding between the two cities.
Media
Contact:
Brandon
Treadway
Treadway
Events
971-266-1781
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