Cinco de Mayo in Elkhart

The Cinco de Mayo celebration happens in downtown Elkhart, at the Civic Plaza, with food, vendors and live performances.

A woman is seen wearing a hat with colors from the mexican flag at the cinco de mayo celebration in downtown Elkhart, Indiana.

The 2025 Cinco de Mayo event occurred at the Civic Plaza, near the Lerner Theatre, and ended up being a huge event.

Location

350 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516

Date & time

May 3rd, 2025

12pm - 10pm

2026 Cinco de Mayo

It does not seem like there is going to be a big celebration promoted this year. I have not been able to find information on one.

Food vendor grilling chicken at a downtown Elkhart Cinco de Mayo celebration.

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May 5, 2026

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Corky Lorenz is an independent publisher and photographer based in Elkhart, Indiana. She documents parks, restaurants, festivals, and everyday life across Indiana and the Midwest through original photography and practical visitor information.