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Saturday, May 6, 2023 – 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Located at South 1st Street between San Salvador and Williams Street in downtown San Jose
Tickets for Cinco de Mayo Salsa Fest San Jose
Your PayPal receipt is your ticket. You will need to show your receipt to enter. Children under 10 enter for free.
$10.00
Tickets are $15 at the gate (children under 10 enter for free). Save $5 per ticket by purchasing online or by paying at the gate with a student ID or donating a gently used jacket, sweater or a pair of tennis shoes.
Events and activities

Live music & dancing
Salsa dance to live musical performances featuring La Original San Francisco and Orquesta Taino
Show & shine car show
Enjoy some of the best and baddest lowriders in San Jose


Food & drinks
Eat delicious gourmet food with options for everyone. Sangria, wine and beer will be available
Arts & crafts
Enjoy beautiful arts and crafts from amazing local talent

Cinco de Mayo Salsa Fest San Jose wouldn’t be possible without support from:
Mayor Matt Mahan
Assemblymember Ash Kalra
D3 Councilmember Omar Torres
D4 Councilmember David Cohen
D5 Councilmember Peter Ortiz
California State Senator Dave Cortese
California State Senator Aisha Wahab
Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez




Cinco de Mayo Salsa Fest San Jose is a charity event presented by Opening Doors 2020, a 501c3 non-profit.
Proceeds will support our mobile meal service which provides hot, nutritious lunches to low-income seniors, families, and people experiencing homelessness in San Jose.

Need more information?
Opening Doors 2020
598 North 1st Street, Suite A
San Jose, CA 95112
info@od2020.com