East End Street Fest Set to Electrify Cinco de Mayo Weekend with GRAMMY-Winning and Austin Music Award-Winning Headliners

The East End Improvement Corporation (501c3) and the East End Houston Cultural District proudly invite the Houston community to the 2025 East End Street Fest on Saturday, May 3, from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm on the award-winning Esplanade on Navigation Boulevard. Admission is free.

This year’s fest brings high-octane energy with headlining performances by Del Castillo and Sunny Sauceda.

• Sunny Sauceda, a three-time GRAMMY Award winner, will bring his signature accordion style and infectious swing beat to the stage, including his latest hit, Womanizer, written by Texas Country artist Abe Mac.
• Del Castillo, the powerhouse recipient of 17 Austin Music Awards and known for its electrifying fusion of rock, Latin, blues, and world music, delivers virtuosic guitar work and passionate vocals that have captivated global audiences. With music featured in blockbusters such as Kill Bill Vol. II and Once Upon a Time in Mexico.

The celebration continues with even more cultural and musical flair:

• Cumbia Nights by Wonky Power, a crowd-favorite dance experience, will set the stage for grooving under the sun to the irresistible rhythms of cumbia, curated by one of Houston’s leading creative music houses.
• Gravity-defying circus arts by Cirque La Vie, and
• High-flying lucha libre matches presented by Coliseo Houston will add a spectacle of movement, energy, and entertainment.

Festivalgoers can explore more than thirty local food and art vendors, enjoy traditional dance performances, and experience family-friendly fun at multiple themed plazas.

Since 2012, the East End Street Fest has celebrated the music, food, art, and cultural heritage of Houston’s historic East End, drawing thousands of people together for a day of rhythm, sabor, and community pride.

“This year we’re raising the bar with GRAMMY-winning music, world-class performers, and our vibrant East End spirit,” said Veronica Chapa Gorczynski, President of the East End District. “We invite all Houstonians to come move with us, share in the joy, and celebrate the richness of our cultura in a space that’s truly for everyone.”