- Event Overview
About
Portland ME, ME
Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawls
The Portland, ME Cinco de Mayo pub crawl is the May event that the city’s bar scene builds toward every spring. Festively dressed participants fill the route from first stop to last call, and the result is one of the most energetic and welcoming pub crawl nights in the Portland, ME calendar.
Portland, ME’s Mexican-American community and its bar culture come together for Cinco de Mayo every May and the pub crawl is where it all happens. The city’s cantinas and cocktail bars provide the perfect backdrop for a celebration that is equal parts tradition, community, and exceptional tequila drinking.
What sets the Portland, ME Cinco de Mayo pub crawl apart is the genuine enthusiasm of the city’s bar community for the holiday. The cantinas go all-in on green and red decor, the bartenders know their margarita craft, and the crowd that fills the route every May is the kind of welcoming, festive group that makes bar crawls worth attending.
Our Portland, ME Cinco de Mayo route is curated to showcase the bars and cantinas that best capture the holiday’s fiesta spirit from the Mexican-themed spots that pour proper margaritas to the neighborhood bars that go all-in on Cinco decor and tequila specials. The route moves, the drinks flow, and Portland, ME celebrates May 5th the way it deserves.
Event Detalis
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
Pub crawls for the biggest party holidays. Choose your event and join the party in 100+ cities across the USA.
VIP Event Wristband
Check in once in State Street / Capitol Square and receive your official wristband unlocking every bar on the route.
Drink Specials
Exclusive drink specials at every stop. Each bar sets up its own deals for wristband holders.
Live Music & DJs
Live DJs and entertainment at select stops throughout the Portland crawl night.
Prizes & Giveaways
Best patriotic outfit contests and raffle drawings at select stops.
Meet New People
The crawl pulls together locals and visitors from across South-Central Wisconsin on the same holiday night.
Digital Venue Map
Every ticket holder gets a digital map of the full Madison crawl route before the event.
Photo Opportunities
State Street / Capitol Square on Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawl is a great setting for photos and memories.
After-Party Access
Official after party follows the main crawl. Your wristband gets you in. Details sent before Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawl.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The 2027 Portland, ME Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawl route runs through State Street / Capitol Square. All stops within walking distance. Full lineup sent to ticket holders before the event.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase online at pubcrawls.com before the event. Cinco de Mayo sells out fast in popular cities.
Check-in at 7:00 PM. Full address in your ticket confirmation. Festive attire strongly encouraged.
Collect your wristband, welcome margarita, and Cinco accessories. Route starts at 7:30 PM.
Hosts lead the group bar to bar. Stay with the pack for maximum Cinco de Mayo energy.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Portland Maine Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl?
Saturday, May 1, 2027, running 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. This is the Maine listing rather than the Oregon one, taking the Saturday ahead of the holiday.
Which part of Portland Maine does the route use on Cinco de Mayo?
The Old Port, where Wharf, Fore and Exchange Street hold the bars within a few minutes of each other. Your confirmed check-in venue arrives with the ticket confirmation.
What is Portland Maine weather like in early May?
Still cool, usually in the 40s and 50s after dark with the coastal spring only just arriving. New England May evenings need a proper jacket rather than a light one.
Is early May quiet in Portland Maine?
Relatively. The summer visitor season has not started, so the Old Port runs on residents and the crawl crowd rather than the tourist volume it carries from June onward.
Are the Old Port cobblestones an issue in May?
They catch people out year round. The uneven granite is unforgiving in the wrong footwear, particularly late in a six-hour evening, so choose shoes with some grip.
Is Cinco de Mayo a big deal in Maine?
Not culturally, no. Maine has a very small Mexican-American population, so the date functions as a themed spring Saturday rather than a community occasion here. Your ticket confirmation carries the specifics.
Is the Old Port walkable that evening?
Extremely. The participating bars sit within a couple of minutes of each other across the historic blocks, which is what makes the district work for an event like this.
Should I arrange a ride home in Portland Maine on Cinco de Mayo?
Yes. Rideshare supply here is thinner than in a larger metro, and the drive out to the surrounding towns is a real distance from the Old Port.
