Catalina Island News

Cinco De Mayo Weekend on Catalina Island

2017-05-03
Catalina Island Classic Skateboard Race

Cinco De Mayo Weekend is packed full of Events!

Friday Kicks off Cinco De Mayo with Folkloric Dancers on Front Street at 6 pm
 
Come check out The Catalina Classic a Downhill Skate Contest that zooms down Wrigley Road at High Speeds.  Men and Women from around the globe come to compete in this prestigious event.
Friday:  Qualifying rounds start at 1:30 pm and ends at 5 pm.
Saturday:  Knock out rounds start at 11 am and ends at 5 pm
Sunday:  Freeride start at 10 am and ends at 5 pm.  This day is open to everyone who signs a waiver and has the proper equipment.  A chance to ride down with the pros.

Monster Energy is sponsoring Skate and BMX Demos on front street.  Come watch these skilled trixsters do crazy jumps and flips.
Friday: BMX and Skate Demos start at 1 pm and end at 8 pm.
Saturday:  BMX Demos start at 12 pm and end at 4 pm
Saturday:  Monster Skate Sessions w/kids & Barbeque 2-4 pm at the Skate Park
Sunday:  BMX and Skate Demos start at 12 pm and end at 5 pm
 
Other Saturday Events include:
Old Man Rugby Tournament collides on Joe Machado Field starting at 9 am and finishing at 5 pm
The Annual Rotary Chili Cook Off on South Beach starting at 1 pm and ending at 5 pm.
Folkloric Dancers Perform again on front street at 7 pm
Exceptional Music Plays on Wrigley Stage from 8-10 pm with Todo Mundo: Latin/Reggae/World Fusion