Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a huge fiesta! From burritos to Coronas and everything in between, we've rounded up some of the best parties around to celebrate the fifth of May.
Many mistake Cinco de Mayo as Mexican Independence Day, but the holiday is actually a patriotic commemoration of the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla.
But generally, it's a good excuse to celebrate Mexican food, music and heritage. So check out one of these five spots on the fifth!
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Chef Matthew Barnes will celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a bang by opening the patio on Thursday. The patio will be open all evening to guests looking for an upscale but fun setting for celebrating the Cinco De Mayo holiday. The party starts at 6:30 p.m. with a fiesta of live cantina-style music by Justo Saborit. The fun starts inside at 5 p.m. and runs through 10 p.m.
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Westlake Porter Public Library will host a fun and educational Kids’ Cinco De Mayo party on Thursday. Children will celebrate with songs, dancing and a festive storytelling session. Afterward, the kids will take turns trying to bust open a traditional piñata stuffed with candy and small prizes.
The event runs from 10 a.m. until approximately 11 a.m. Children must be between the ages of three and five to participate. Parents should register children before 9:30 a.m. May 5.
Hermes Sports and Events is organizing a “Run for the Border” race and party in honor of the Cinco De Mayo holiday. The race will be held at The Blind Pig in Cleveland. Each team of two will get their cards punched at several checkpoints, and at the end of the race, the team's card will be entered in a drawing to win an all-expenses paid trip south of the border to a beautiful Mexican resort. The 3.5 mile race begins at 6:30 p.m. Entrants should register by April 29. The entrance fee is $17 per person or $34 per team.
Viva Fernando celebrates Cinco De Mayo and starts off the warm season with an open patio filled with colorful decorations and fresh Mexican fare. Viva Fernando will also host a night of live music with Motown group The Benjaminz. The live music starts at 6:30 p.m. along with flowing margaritas and a full-service bar. The restaurant opens at 11:30 a.m., with dinner being served after 3 p.m.
Guests will enjoy authentic Mexican food and drink specials all night at the Ironwood Café for Cinco De Mayo. Mexcan fare including burritos, tacos and enchiladas, along with drinks like buckets of Coronas and Coronitas, will be available. Guests can also meet the WMMS Street Team and the Corona Girls, and win $100 in the Largest Sombrero contest. Contest entrants need to register by 8 p.m. and the party will continue until 2:30am.