Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at The ByWard Market

Schedule

Sun May 03 2026 at 12:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

55 By Ward Market, Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3, Canada | Ottawa, ON

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Celebrate Mexican Heritage & History — A Fiesta Like No Other! 🇲🇽🎉
Join us on Sunday, May 3, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the ByWard Market for a vibrant, family-friendly cultural celebration as the Mexican community proudly honors Ottawa’s 200th anniversary.
Experience the Market transformed with colorful papel picado, live music that will get you dancing, authentic Mexican cuisine, and captivating folkloric art and performances throughout the day.
✨ Special Featured Art Exhibition — For the First Time in Canada
“Tales of Conscious Dreams” by Mexican artist Carolina Pavia
On view at Gallery 55 from May 2 to May 30 — presented as part of the Mexican community’s official contribution to Ottawa’s bicentennial celebration.
🎶 Special Performances in Ottawa
Grupo Folklórico Tonatiuh, directed by Luz Adriana Castillo, with special participation of singer Diego Muñoz performing Mariachi para el Mundo.
Ballet Viva México
Traditional Mexican dance performance celebrating the colors and rhythms of Mexico.
Rock en Español Concert — Nada que Perder
High-energy Latin rock concert to keep you moving and dancing!
🌮 Taco & Tequila Contest — May 4 & 5
Visit the participating ByWard Market restaurants as they compete to present the best taco and tequila drinks. Stay tuned for the full list of participating restaurants and get ready to taste your way to the winner!
🎈 Free Activities for All Ages:
• Children’s Zone
• Dance workshops
• Food tastings
• Carnival games
• Photo booth
Mark your calendar and bring the whole family — culture, color, and community await!
Organized by YZETA Meeting & Event Management in collaboration with Vida Mexico and the ByWard Market District Authority.
Célébrez le patrimoine et l’histoire mexicains — Une fiesta pas comme les autres ! 🇲🇽🎉
Rejoignez-nous le dimanche 3 mai, de 12 h à 17 h, au ByWard Market pour une célébration culturelle animée et familiale, alors que la communauté mexicaine rend fièrement hommage au 200e anniversaire d’Ottawa.
Découvrez le marché transformé avec des papel picado colorés, de la musique live qui vous fera danser, une cuisine mexicaine authentique et des performances artistiques folkloriques tout au long de la journée.
✨ Exposition d’art spéciale — Pour la première fois au Canada
« Tales of Conscious Dreams » de l’artiste mexicaine Carolina Pavia
Exposition visible à la Gallery 55 du 2 au 30 mai — présentée dans le cadre de la contribution officielle de la communauté mexicaine au bicentenaire d’Ottawa.
🎶 Présentations spéciales à Ottawa
Grupo Folklórico Tonatiuh, dirigé par Luz Adriana Castillo, avec la participation spéciale du chanteur Diego Muñoz, interprétant Mariachi para el Mundo.
Ballet Viva México
Performance de danse traditionnelle mexicaine célébrant les couleurs et rythmes du Mexique.
Concert Rock en Español — Nada que Perder
Concert énergique de rock latino pour vous faire bouger et danser !
🌮 Concours Taco & Tequila — 4 et 5 mai
Visitez les restaurants participants du ByWard Market, qui présenteront leurs meilleurs tacos et cocktails à la tequila pour désigner les gagnants. Restez à l’écoute pour la liste complète des restaurants participants et préparez-vous à déguster les meilleurs plats !
🎈 Activités gratuites pour tous les âges :
• Espace enfants
• Ateliers de danse
• Dégustations culinaires
• Jeux de carnaval
• Photobooth
Notez la date et venez en famille — culture, couleurs et convivialité vous attendent !
Organisé par YZETA Meeting & Event Management en collaboration avec Vida Mexico et l’ByWard Market District Authority.
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