Cinco de Mayo is bringing the heat to Las Colinas. From waterfront fiestas and live music to margarita flights, poolside jams and a festive run through the city, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. Grab your crew, mark your calendar, and get ready to sip, savor, and fiesta your way through the week.
Las Colinas Light Club returns this May with a festive twist—Fiesta Nights is set for May 5th and 6th along the Mandalay Canal, featuring live cumbia and Latin music to keep the energy high all evening long. Guests can enjoy canalside cocktails and bites from Venetian Terrace, plus scenic gondola rides from Gondola Adventures for $15 per person. The free event takes place from 6–10 p.m. at 215 Mandalay Canal, with garage and limited street parking available nearby.
Mexican Sugar is turning Cinco de Mayo into a five-day fiesta from May 1st–5th, featuring a limited-time Tres Amigas Flight with frozen cocktails, including the return of the Prickly Pear Sorbet Margarita. The celebration peaks on May 5th with a live mariachi performance from 7–8 p.m., bringing an extra dose of festive energy to the experience. With bold flavors, colorful sips, and lively entertainment, it’s the perfect spot to gather and celebrate all week long. Click here to learn more.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the Plaza at Toyota Music Factory with a full day of fun on May 2nd from noon–10 p.m. Guests can enjoy delicious eats, refreshing margaritas, live DJs, mariachi performances and local vendors. It’s the perfect way to gather, soak in the celebration, and kick off Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Colinas. Click here to learn more.
The Ginger Man is turning up the flavor this Cinco de Mayo with a celebration featuring live music from Wooden Nickel, cocktails and a lineup of bold, crave-worthy bites. Guests can dig into carnitas tacos, loaded nachos and Southwest salads while sipping fresh-squeezed margaritas and specialty cocktails. With no cover and plenty of good vibes, it’s the perfect spot to gather, eat and celebrate. Click here to learn more.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo poolside at Kleo Restaurant & Pool Garden on May 5th from 2–8 p.m. with a lively Cumbia Jam by the water. Guests can enjoy live music, sunshine, and a $30 ticket that includes freshly grilled fajitas and a signature house-made margarita. Click here to reserve your spot.
The Fiesta de Mayo Half Marathon presented by Irving Marathon Running Series returns on May 16th at Toyota Music Factory, offering one last chance to hit the pavement before the Texas summer heat sets in. With distances for every level—including a 5K, 10K, and half marathon—runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to join the scenic route through Las Colinas. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just out for fun, it’s a festive way to get moving this spring. Click here to register.