Photo by Danny Fulgencio
Celebrating Hispanic heritage and tradition, the Dallas Cinco de Mayo Parade – presented by the Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts (OCCA) – is set for Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to noon in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood.
Billed as the biggest and longest-running parade in North Texas, the mile-long procession will take place on historic Jefferson Boulevard, a vibrant hub for Hispanic communities and businesses. Free and open to the public, the annual celebration is funded in part by the Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District alongside other generous sponsors.
The festivities will commence with the official welcome at 8 a.m.at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center, located at 223 W. Jefferson Blvd. Expect a warm Texas welcome with coffee, pan dulce (pastries) and deejay music.
“Our slogan is ‘It’s history, it’s tradition, let’s celebrate!’” said Sylvana Alonzo, OCCA Founding Member. “The Dallas Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta is a must-see event, offering endless fun for all ages. It’s the perfect opportunity for parade-goers to immerse themselves in the rich and vibrant Hispanic culture that contributes so greatly to the Dallas community.”
At 9 a.m. the celebration kicks off with the Parade Step Off Confetti Shoot at the corner of 300 W. Jefferson Blvd. and S. Madison Ave. Local officials and guests of honor will lead the long-anticipated Cinco de Mayo Parade with dozens of colorful floats, decorated vehicles, marching bands, inflatables, dance groups and more, showcasing the spirit and joy of the community along historic Jefferson Boulevard.
The Parade Review Stand, located at the 500 block of W. Jefferson Blvd. & S. Llewellyn Ave., will feature bilingual emcees to announce the parade entries as judges tally their votes for Best of Parade awards.
