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District De Mayo

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 12 PM – 6:30 PM

Union Market Plaza · 1325 5th St NE · Washington, DC

Live DJ Mariachi Margaritas Mexican Beer Tacos
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Event Highlights

The Plaza
Is the Party.

Walk in. Grab a marg or a Mexican beer. Eat tacos. Dance to a live DJ. Catch the mariachi band. All of it is happening at Union Market Plaza on Cinco de Mayo weekend. Entry is free — food and drinks available for purchase.

🎧 Live DJ Sets all afternoon in the plaza
🎺 Mariachi Band Live mariachi bringing the Cinco energy
🍹 Margs + Beer Walk-up bar with margaritas & Mexican beer
🌮 Tacos Street tacos to keep the party going

Want the Full Experience?

The party's outside.
The competition's inside.

Ticketed • Inside Dock5

DC Margarita Rumble

Margaritas at DC Margarita Rumble

DC's best bartenders battle for the title of best margarita. You taste them all. You vote. You crown the winner.

Margarita tastings included You pick the winner Brand activations
Grab Your Rumble Tickets →
2026 Competitors
El Presidente THRoW Social The Haymaker Bar La Taqueria DC Metrobar Selva

The Rundown

How the Day Goes

12:00 PM
Doors Open
Walk into the plaza. Bar is open. The party starts.
All Afternoon
DJ + Live Music + Tacos + Drinks
Grab margs, Mexican beer, and tacos. Music all day.
Same Time
Margarita Rumble Inside Dock5
The ticketed competition is happening next door. Upgrade anytime.
6:30 PM
Last Call
Wrap it up. Go home happy. Tell your friends they missed out.

Where

Union Market District

1325 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

The plaza party is outside. Margarita Rumble is inside Dock5 — same complex. Walk between both all day.
Get Directions →

Plaza — Free Party Dock5 — Margarita Rumble
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Come Hungry. Leave Happy. ¡Vamos!

May 9, 2026 • Union Market Plaza • 1325 5th St NE • Washington, DC