How Do You Plan A Cinco De Mayo Party?
Cinco de Mayo might be one of the most fun holidays of the year.
Make sure that you decorate your party with sombreros and red, white, and green.
Serve traditional Mexican food, margaritas, and desserts.
You can play pin the tail on the donkey, learn traditional Mexican folk dances, and just have a good time celebrating the Mexican win at the Battle of Puebla.
Cinco de Mayo Food
Cinco de Mayo is also widely celebrated in the United States and many food and drink companies use the holiday to promote their products. Cinco de Mayo parties are held and the party goers enjoy many traditional Mexican foods such as Tamales, Guacamole or chips and Salsa.
Beverages for Cinco de Mayo
Mexican alcoholic beverages are also enjoyed on Cinco de Mayo including delicious and refreshing Lime Margaritas or hearty and flavorful Micheladas.
Cinco de Mayo Sweets
A sweet treat for a Cinco de Mayo celebration is a cool and creamy slice of Tres Leches Cake. And be sure to set out a big basket of Pan Dulce to enjoy throughout your Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Hosting a Cinco de Mayo party is a great way to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage. Plan a Mexican-themed fiesta to have fun and commemorate the Mexican militia’s victory over the French puebla army on May 5, 1862. Choose pre-printed invitations with a Cinco de Mayo theme. Visit a party supply store or look online for the best selection of designs and prices. Send your guests Evites and save money on postage. The Web site also saves you time, by emailing your guests the invitations and then tracking their responses (see Resources below). Draft an invite list. Use traditional symbols, images and items from Mexican culture for your decorations, like chili peppers, cacti, sombreros, Mexican blankets and ponchos, maracas, paper flowers, Mexican flags, pinatas and strands of bright lights. Decorate for Cinco de Mayo with bright colors that mimic a serape, or the red, green and white of the Mexican flag. Turn margarita glasses into themed snack dishes. For a fun centerpiece, fill a large
