- Event Overview
About
Columbus, OH
Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawls
Few American cities celebrate Cinco de Mayo with as much enthusiasm as Columbus. The annual pub crawl draws the sombrero-wearing faithful from across the city to a curated route of bars and cantinas that deliver everything the holiday promises: tequila, margaritas, festive community spirit, and genuine May 5th energy.
Columbus has the bar community, the holiday spirit, and the tequila enthusiasm to make Cinco de Mayo weekend one of the city’s best nights of the year. The pub crawl is the vehicle that channels all of that into a single organized, guided, thoroughly festive May celebration.
There is something about Cinco de Mayo that brings out the best in bar communities and Columbus is no exception. The city’s cantinas, cocktail bars, and neighborhood spots go all-in on the holiday and the pub crawl route is built to showcase the best of that collective fiesta spirit.
When Columbus celebrates Cinco de Mayo, it does so with the full force of the city’s bar community behind it. The pub crawl distills the best of that celebration the right cantinas, the right tequila, the right atmosphere into a single curated evening that captures everything May 5th should be.
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 Columbus Bar 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 Bar 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 Bar Crawl.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The 2027 Columbus, OH Cinco De Mayo Bar 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 Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Head to pubcrawls.com. Limited spots per city. Cinco de Mayo fills up early.
Doors open at 7:00 PM. Exact address included in your ticket confirmation email.
Welcome margarita, wristband, and Cinco accessories at check-in. First bar move at 7:30 PM.
Official after party continues after main crawl hours. Wristband required.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Columbus OH Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl?
Saturday, May 1, 2027, running from 5:00 PM until 11:00 PM. It takes the Saturday ahead of the holiday, which falls midweek in 2027. The route map goes live on your phone before the night.
Is this Columbus Ohio or Columbus Georgia?
Ohio. This listing covers the state capital and Ohio State's city, a separate event from the Columbus, Georgia crawl that also runs on the site. Worth confirming before you commit to the evening.
Which Columbus district does the route use?
The Short North along High Street, the Arena District and the Brewery District are the candidates. Your confirmed check-in venue and participating lineup arrive with the ticket confirmation.
Is Ohio State in session in early May?
Around the end of spring semester. Early May is finals and commencement season, so the student presence depends heavily on exactly where the university calendar falls that year.
What is Columbus weather like in early May?
Mild and changeable, usually in the 50s and 60s after dark. Central Ohio springs swing sharply, so a jacket is worth carrying even when the afternoon is warm.
Is the Short North walkable that evening?
Very. High Street runs bar after bar for a long stretch, which makes it one of the more straightforward crawl corridors in the Midwest to cover on foot.
Is there a Crew home match that weekend?
Possibly. Lower.com Field sits by the Arena District and a home match fills the surrounding bars from the afternoon, so check the fixture before you plan the evening.
Should I arrange a ride home in Columbus on Cinco de Mayo?
Yes, and agree a pickup point off High Street. Rideshare demand rises on a themed Saturday and the Short North gets congested once the bars start emptying.
