Cinco de Mayo Queen Application

Applications are now open for the City of McFarland’s Cinco de Mayo Queen.

This opportunity is open to female-identifying seniors at McFarland High School. The selected finalist must be available to participate in the Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival on Sunday, April 26.

Applications are due by April 23 at 5:00 p.m. and must be submitted through the online application form.

Important Details

• Open to seniors at McFarland High School
• Applications due April 23 at 5:00 p.m.
• Applications must be submitted online
• Finalists will be contacted by the City of McFarland
• Finalist must be available for the Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival on Sunday, April 26

Apply Now

Interested applicants may apply online by clicking the button below.

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For questions or concerns, please contact City Hall at 661-792-3091 or email the Community Development Department at CommunityDevDept@cityofmcfarland.ca.gov.

Cinco de Mayo Festival

Join the City of McFarland for a weekend of celebration, culture, and family fun at the Cinco de Mayo Festival, taking place Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26 at Jim White “Blanco” Park in McFarland, California.

This annual community event brings residents and visitors together for a festive weekend filled with carnival rides, games, local food vendors, live entertainment, and traditional Cinco de Mayo festivities. Highlights will include the McFarland USA Run on Saturday, the crowning of the annual Cinco de Mayo Queen, live music, and the Cinco de Mayo Parade.

More event details will be added soon, but we invite the community to save the date and get ready for a fun-filled weekend for all ages.

Event Location

Jim White “Blanco” Park
1000 E Sherwood Ave, McFarland, CA 93250 

Event Dates

• Friday, April 24: 5PM-10PM
• Saturday, April 25: 10AM-10PM
• Sunday, April 26: 12PM-10PM

What to Expect

Festival attendees can look forward to:

• Carnival rides and games

• Local food vendors

• Live music and entertainment

• McFarland USA Run

• Annual Cinco de Mayo Queen crowning

• Cinco de Mayo Parade

• Family-friendly activities throughout the weekend

Daily Schedule

A full schedule of activities for each day will be posted soon.

Friday, April 24 

Opens 5PM closes 10PM
[Details coming soon]

Saturday, April 25
Opens 10AM Closes 10PM
Includes the McFarland USA Run Race Starts at 7AM

Sunday, April 26

Opens 12PM Closes 10PM                                                                                                                      Parade Starts at 2PM

Carnival Wristband Presale

The City of McFarland is now offering presale carnival wristbands for the upcoming Cinco de Mayo Festival.

Presale wristbands are available for $35 each and can be purchased in person at City Hall, located at 401 W. Kern Avenue, McFarland, CA.

Presale Dates

Presale wristbands are available now through Thursday, April 23rd.

Wristband Details

Each wristband is valid for one day only and may be used on one of the following days:

• Friday, April 24 (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
• Sunday, April 26 (12:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

Please note that presale wristbands are not valid on Saturday.

Additional Information

Wristbands are required for carnival rides. Attendees planning to attend multiple days must purchase a wristband for each day of participation.

Vendor Information

Parade Information

Cinco de Mayo Parade Sign-Ups Are Now Open

The City of McFarland is now accepting parade sign-ups for this year’s Cinco de Mayo Parade.

The parade will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 2:00 PM. Community members, organizations, businesses, schools, and groups are encouraged to participate and be part of the celebration.

How to Sign Up

Parade sign-up forms are available online at mcfarlandcity.org or in person at City Hall, 401 W. Kern Avenue, McFarland, CA.

How to Submit Your Form

Completed forms may be turned in at City Hall or emailed to communitydevdept@cityofmcfarland.ca.gov.

Location

City Hall
401 W. Kern Avenue
McFarland, CA

Join the Cinco de Mayo Parade

Parade sign-ups are now open for the City of McFarland’s Cinco de Mayo Parade on Saturday, April 26 at 2:00 PM.

We invite community groups, local businesses, schools, organizations, and residents to take part in this year’s parade and help celebrate this special event.

Application

• Cinco De Mayo Parade Entry Application
• Also availed at City Hall, 401 W. Kern Avenue, McFarland, CA

Completed forms can be submitted by:

• Dropping them off at City Hall
• Emailing them to communitydevdept@cityofmcfarland.ca.gov

Stay Tuned

Additional details, including event times, entertainment schedule, vendor sign-ups, parade participation information, and other important festival updates, will be added as they become available.

We look forward to celebrating with you at this year’s Cinco de Mayo Festival in McFarland.