San Jose Children's   Faire

28 April

Celebrate the Month of the Young Child in Discovery Meadow, near the Children's Discovery Museum, with activities, performances, food and heaps of fun for the whole family.

Rivers of Chocolate Festival

29 April

Some of the finest chocolatiers share their delights at the 10th Annual Rivers of Chocolate Festival. Spend an evening tasting exquisite chocolates with some wine.

Cinco de Mayo Festival   & Parade

5 May

A colourful celebration commemorating the Battle of Puebla or better known as the Cinco de Mayo, filled with entertainment, floats, food, booths, arts and crafts, colourful costumes and marching bands.

San Jose Gay Pride Festival & Parade

9 - 10 June

Join in the fun at the 32nd Annual Gay Pride Celebration filled with entertainment, food, drinks, crafts and booths and parades.

Juneteenth Festival

16 - 17 June

Join the celebration as the African-American community honours the day that the last slaves were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation on June 19th, 1865.

29th Annual Puerto      Rican Cultural Festival

24 June

Arguably the largest Puerto Rican Cultural Festival in California, this festival features cultural activities for all ages with contests, live music, food, and a chance to win a trip to Puerto Rico.

San Jose Jazz Festival

9 - 12 August

An annual jazz music festival featuring hundreds of musicians on multiple stages performing blues, fusion jazz and pure jazz, as world music.

Tapestry Arts Festival

1 - 3 September (Labour Day weekend)

A three-day event where French Polynesians celebrate Bastille Day with gusto and a variety of cultural programs, including the mesmerizing Tathitian dance competition.

San Jose Mariachi Festival

October (tba)

A five-day cultural celebration of mariachi music, arts, film, dance, education and community, filled with performances, entertainment, exhibitions and cultural activities.