3 things to know about Elote's annual Cinco de Mayo Street Festival

Tulsa's Deco District will become one big party this weekend as Elote's annual Cinco de Mayo Street Festival returns. The three-day celebration is unlike any other in the area.

Here are 3 things to know before you go:

When Is It?

Elote's Cinco de Mayo Street Festival is May 3-5. Admission is free, and the hours of the festival are:

1. Saturday, May 3 from 12 p.m.-12 a.m.
2. Sunday, May 4 from 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
3. Monday, May 5 from 3 p.m.-10 p.m.

Where Is It?

Elote is a restaurant in downtown Tulsa's Deco District. It was founded in 2008 by owner Libby Billings. The restaurant is at 514 South Boston Ave., but the Cinco de Mayo Street Festival stretches South Boston Ave. between 5th & 6th.

There are free parking lots and garages nearby, or attendees can park on the streets around the area. Elote's sister restaurant, The Vault at 620 S Cincinnati Ave., also has parking available for those who don't mind walking.

What Is It?

Elote's Cinco de Mayo Street Festival is unique in that it has live Lucha Libre matches all three days. Lucha Libre is a type of professional wrestling that originated in Mexico. The contestants wear masks and use acrobatic techniques. Those matches are from 5-7 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. on Saturday, 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, and 5-10 p.m. on Monday.

Other activities at this year's festival include Cumbia dance lessons with Giddy Up Two Step, a kids zone with games and activities, live music, a Corn Cob Derby from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, and the big finish is a parachute taco drop at 7 p.m. on Monday.

Throughout the festival, attendees can order from Elote's full menu inside, which includes puffy tacos and margaritas. There will also be an outdoor food truck.

For the full schedule of activities, visit Elote's event page.