America on Main Street

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 America on Main Street Logo

 

Hosted in Downtown El Cajon on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Admission and most activities are free of charge.

America on Main Street is a celebration of the American spirit through appreciation and respect of the many diverse ethnic and historical groups in the community. This entertaining and exciting event is held every year in Downtown El Cajon on East Main Street and Rea Avenue, between Magnolia and Claydelle Avenues. 

Highlights include multiple stages of live entertainment, American and ethnic food booths, rides, arts, crafts and display booths, a petting zoo, bounce houses and more!

 

 

Centennial Plaza Stage:

3:00-3:30 Thirty-Five Productions

3:30-4:00 Chase Ave Ballet Folklorico

4:00-4:30 Thirty-Five Productions

4:30-5:00 Old School Skaters

5:00-5:30 Thirty-Five Productions

5:30-6:00 Giveaway *Enter for FREE before 5pm at the Parks and Rec booth located in the Prescott Promenade

6:00-7:00 Thirty-Five Productions

7:00-7:30 White Dragon of East County

7:30-8:00 Thirty-Five Productions

Female performer singing on stage 
 Guitarist and singer performing on stage  

Prescott Promenade Stage:

3:00 – 5:00 PM  3 Car Garage

6:00 – 8:00 PM  The Detroit Underground

 

Main Street Stage:

3:00-4:00 Blue Ming Asian Artists

5:00-6:00 Heali’i’s Polynesian Revue

6:30-7:30 Naruwan Taiko

 Children performing a cultural dance
 Two harpists performing on stage
 

Street Performances:

6:00 – 6:30 PM  TNT Performing Company (Main and Claydelle)

5:30 – 7:30 PM Stilt Walkers (throughout event)

Thrilling FREE rides!

Round Up

Slide

Trackless Train Rides

 Tilt-o-whirl carnival ride
 Girl hoola hooping

 

Arts & Crafts and Games

Parks and Recreation Craft Booths

Sophie’s Art Gallery Crafts

Outdoor Game Room/Preschool Play Zone

Carnival Games

 

Express yourself with FREE cool designs

Airbrush Tattoo and Face Painting

 Young boy with spiderman face paint
 A boy at the petting zoo, petting a goat
 The sensory tent is a quiet, calming space designed for individuals who may need a break from the sensory stimulation of the event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.                  Staff member sitting in front of sensory tent at event                                                                                                             


For business sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please call (619) 441-1754.

 

 

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

Logo of Event Sponsor: Downtown Business PartnersLogo of Event Sponsor: SycuanLogo of Event Sponsor: CoxLogo of Event Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente