Northern New Jersey locals can enjoy a festive holiday filled with authentic Mexican eats, lively music, and community fun come May 5th. Cinco de Mayo, which celebrates the Mexican military victory over French forces in 1862, comes with all kinds of events happening locally, and not just on May 5th, but throughout the whole month. Keep reading for a list of Cinco de Mayo events happening in Montclair + Northern New Jersey for 2025.
Yappy House at The Ale House
The Ale House 1034 Willow Avenue, HobokenJoin Doggie Road Trippin', Groomington Eats, and Salt Pepper Ketchup at The Ale House, located at 1034 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, for a Cinco de Mayo Yappy Hour event on May…
Cinco de Mayo at Tinga Fresh Mexican + BBQ
Tinga Fresh Mexican + BBQ 215 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJJoin Tinga Fresh Mexican + BBQ, located at 215 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, for a Cinco de Mayo celebration from May 3rd to May 5th.
Let’s Taco Bout It: A Night of Tacos, Truth, + Togetherness at Newark ArtSpace
Newark ArtSpace at Vermella Broad Street 355 Broad Street, Newark, NJLet’s Taco Bout It is a vibrant night of tacos, truth-telling, and togetherness, where shared stories and shared experiences spark connection. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Newark ArtsSpace at 355…
Chevys Fresh Mex Linden Cinco de Mayo Preparty
Chevys Fresh Mex 1150 South Stiles Street, Linden, NJGet ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend long at Doherty-owned Chevys Fresh Mex in Linden. Starting on Saturday, May 3rd from 7PM to 12AM, there will be a…
Cinco de Mayo at Tinga Fresh Mexican + BBQ
Tinga Fresh Mexican + BBQ 215 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJJoin Tinga Fresh Mexican + BBQ, located at 215 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, for a Cinco de Mayo celebration from May 3rd to May 5th.
Lotería Brunch at Nomada
Nomada 700 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJJoin Nomada, located at 700 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, for its Lotería Brunch from 12PM–2PM on May 4th, complete with Mexican bingo, bites, and fun vibes.
Cinco De Mayo Festivities at Nomada
Nomada 700 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJJoin Nomada, located at 700 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, to celebrate Cinco De Mayo on May 5th. There will be Patrón Tequila specials, a live DJ from 10PM to close, plus…
Cinco de Mayo at Tinga Fresh Mexican + BBQ
Tinga Fresh Mexican + BBQ 215 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJJoin Tinga Fresh Mexican + BBQ, located at 215 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, for a Cinco de Mayo celebration from May 3rd to May 5th.
Cinco de Mayo at Oso Felipe
Oso Felipe 2 Erie Street, Montclair, NJJoin Oso Felipe, located at 2 Erie Street, Montclair, for a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring drinks, a roasted pig, and more, on May 5th from 12PM to 9PM.
Chevys Fresh Mex Linden Cinco de Mayo Annual Party
Chevys Fresh Mex 1150 South Stiles Street, Linden, NJCelebrate Cinco de Mayo at Doherty-owned Chevys Fresh Mex in Linden. On Monday, May 5th, from 3PM to 12AM, enjoy additional giveaways, cinco food and drink specials, and live DJ…
Cinco de Mayo Networking Celebration “Colors of Culture” at Horseshoe Tavern
Horseshoe Tavern 36 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJHosted by the Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce at the Horseshoe Tavern in Morristown, located at 36 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, this event brings together professionals, community members, and changemakers…
Patrón Bottle Engraving at Nomada
Nomada 700 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJJoin Nomada, located at 700 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, for a Patrón Bottle Engraving from 7PM–9PM on May 6th.
Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Kicks Off on 4/5
It's just about that time in New Jersey for the cherry blossom trees to start showing off. Now that spring is in full swing, the annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 starts this weekend, and locals can't wait to browse the snowfall-like cascading of petals at Branch Brook Park come peak bloom. This year's festival will take place from April 5th to 13th and include a variety of cherry blossom-themed events. Read on to learn more about the 2025 Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival, happening in Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey.
The 2025 Details + Events
The 49th annual festival will take place at its usual in-person location — Branch Brook Park in Newark. Family-friendly events will run from April 5th to April 13th, making this over a week of cherry blossom fun. There will be over 5,300 cherry blossoms in 18 varieties to gaze at, per the Branch Brook Park Alliance. Branch Brook Park is also home to the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center — read all about it in our article here.
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As for specific events, they are as follows:
April 5th — Cherry Blossom Challenge Bike Race
These races will run from 7AM-1PM, and will be held at Essex County Branch Brook Park, Northern Division Oval, Heller Parkway in Newark. The races are free for the public to watch, while race participants must register.
April 6th — Cherry Blossom 10K Run
This run is from 10AM-12PM, and will start at the Cherry Blossom Center at Branch Brook Park in Newark. All run finishers will receive a Cherry Blossom Run medal, and a part of each registration fee will be donated to the Special Olympics of New Jersey. You can sign up here.
April 12th — Essex County One-Mile Fun Run
This event is from 10AM-11AM, and is catered to young students. As the prequel to the Essex County Family Day, the run will go through Branch Brook Park. It is free of charge, and all paperwork and permission slips can be found here.
April 12th — Essex County Family Day
Family day will run from 11AM-3PM at Essex County Branch Brook Park, Concert Grove, Southern Division, Park Street Entrance in Newark. Visitors can explore using paddle boats, construct a craft, get their face painted, grab food from one of many vendors, jump in a bouncy house, and climb a rock wall at this free-of-charge event. Main stage entertainment will take place at 11:30AM and 1:30PM.
April 13th — Bloomfest
The final event of the 2025 festival will be held at Essex County Branch Brook Park, Oval, Northern Division, Newark + Prudential Concert Grove, Clifton Avenue Entrance in Newark from 11AM-5PM. This free family day includes multiple events like Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more. The full schedule of happenings can be found here.
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Wednesdays + Saturdays in April — Cherry Blossom Talks
The Cherry Blossom Talks will take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays in April, and are 30-minute discussions with one of Branch Brook Park’s knowledgeable archivists. Topics include the history of the Branch Brook Park trees, the types of trees that have been used, how the trees have been incorporated into the landscape, and some exploration behind their meaning. These events will be held at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, Extension Division.
Keep up with Essex County Parks and the 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival online, on Facebook, and the Bloomwatch Webcam to see live footage of the trees from Branch Brook Park.
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