About this Event
Bring the whole family and enjoy FREE live music from Regional Mexican and Latin bands featuring headliner De Parranda, plus Javier Rios y La Gran Herencia and Grupo Rebeleon!
Enjoy Ballet Folklórico, Mariachi, delicious food, cultural vendors, free giveaways, games, and family-friendly activities! Don’t miss your chance to join the fun with Grito shouts, jalapeño eating, and accordion playing competitions as the public takes the stage! This is a FREE, Non-Ticketed Event!
- Bicentennial Park, Baytown, TX
- October 3, 2026
- FREE admission + FREE activities + FREE giveaways!
Learn more at baytown.org/grito
2026 Event Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Event Schedule
- 4:30-5pm - Event Opens with DJ
- 5-5:15pm - Ballet Folklorico
- 5:15-6:15pm - Grupo Rebeleon
- 6:15-7pm - Grito Contest/Accordian Contest
- 7-7:15pm - Ballet Folklorico Herencia
- 7:15-8:15pm - La Gran Herencia
- 8:15-9pm - Grito Finals/Jalapeno Contest/Salsa Winners, Mayor & Council
- 9-10:30pm - HEADLINER: De Parranda
Event Highlights
- Free live music concert
- Food vendors
- Shopping vendors
- Family activities (some paid, some free)
- Free swag thrown off-stage
Competitions
- Grito Shout
- Accordion
- Jalapeño Eating
- Backyard Salsa Contest (Homemade)
- Restaurant Salsa Contest
Event Tips
- Bring your chairs/blankets
- Shade tents are allowed for the first half of the concert
- Coolers are allowed, but no glass containers or alcohol
Location
Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market St, Baytown, Texas 77520
Parking
Public parking is generally available at Lee College across the street from the park, while those needing access to handicap parking will be accommodated at the Lee College Performing Arts Center.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:30 PM
De Parranda
Info: Headliner
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Grito Finals
Host: Jalapeno Eating Contest
Info: presented by Mayor & Council
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Javier Rios Jr y La Gran Herencia
Info: Musical Performance
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Ballet Folklorico Herencia
Info: Performance
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Grito Contest
Host: Grito Contest
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Grupo Rebeleon
Info: Musical Performance
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Ballet Folklorico
Info: Performance
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Event Opens with DJ
Info: Check baytown.org/grito for exact times.
Event venue & nearby stays
Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market Street, Baytown, United States
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