It’s a big week in West Palm Beach.
The Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 2, 2026, and Cinco de Mayo lands on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, turning this into one of the busiest event stretches of the season. With Cinco falling on Taco Tuesday, many spots are stretching the celebration all weekend long.
Reservations and tickets are highly recommended for most events.
🏇 Kentucky Derby Parties (May 2)
- Kentucky Derby on Worth
May 2 | 2–5 PM
Worth Avenue
Stroll, shop, and sip in Derby attire with a hat contest and after-party ($50 ticket)
- Derby Day Soirée at The Belgrove
May 2 | 11 AM–4 PM
Poolside party with mint juleps, shrimp & grits, tea sandwiches, and Derby cocktails
- PBKC Kentucky Derby Day
May 2 | All day
Full race-day experience with betting, BBQ, and live music (3:30–6:30 PM)
Hat contest at 4:30 PM
Main race post time: 6:57 PM
- Run for the Rosés Bar Crawl
May 2 | 12–3 PM
Lamarina → Crew Bar → Cove Club
Three-stop waterfront crawl with cocktails, Derby gear, and a private club finale ($50)
- The Breakers
May 2
Mint julep-inspired cocktails served across Henry’s, HMF, Seafood Bar, and more while you watch the race
🌮 Cinco de Mayo Parties (May 1–5)
Cinco de Mayo hits Taco Tuesday this year, and the celebrations are going all in.
- Rocco’s Tacos “Rocco’s de Mayo”
May 5 | Starts 11 AM
Clematis Street
Margaritas, 150+ tequilas, tacos, and one of the biggest parties downtown
- The Breakers Specials
May 5
Featured bites and cocktails across the resort:
Echo: Blue Ginger Margarita, Korean Braised Short Rib Tacos
Flagler Steakhouse: Pork Carnitas, Palm Beach Famous cocktail
Henry’s: Watermelon Margarita, Fish Tacos
HMF: Passion Fruit Spritz, Adobo Pork Belly
Seafood Bar: Prickly Pear Margarita, Clam Sauté
Ocean House: Hibiscus Margarita, Queso Fundido
- La Playa Cinco Weekend
May 2–5
Roasted corn salad, birria quesadillas, chimichangas, complimentary Patrón cocktails, and DJ sets
- Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
May 1–5 | 4 PM–close
Five days of live music, specials, and giveaways
- El Camino
May 5
Live DJs, mariachi, and all-day fiesta energy
- El Segundo
May 5
Taco Tuesday specials including $3 tacos and $5 margaritas
- Don Ramon (Chamber of the Palm Beach Event)
May 5 | 5:30–7:30 PM
A more low-key Cinco celebration focused on networking and community
- More spots to watch
Rivales, Zipitios, Cholo Soy, and others across Clematis, CityPlace, and beyond will be rolling out specials and pop-ups
🎉 The Bottom Line
Derby on Saturday, Cinco on Tuesday. West Palm Beach is packed all week, plan ahead.
