Cinco de Mayo on Olvera Street

If you want to spend Cinco de Mayo in classic LA style, check out the lively celebration at this touristy old Mexico-style town square in the oldest part of DTLA. The festivities will include two days of mariachi, carnival games, pinatas, twirling skirts and authentic Mexican cuisine. Parking is pricey, so many prefer to take a train or Metro to nearby Union Station.