The real meaning behind聽Cinco聽de Mayo may have become as lost as Jimmy Buffett’s shaker of salt, but for many of us it’s a day to eat Mexican food and drink a few too many margaritas.
Whether you’re looking for mariachi bands, an endless supply of tequila, crazy wrestling or a more authentic experience, here are some fiestas going down on the fifth.
Cinco聽de Mayo Celebrate Culture Festival
Location:聽Civic Center Park, Denver
When:聽May 5-6, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost:聽Free to attend
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Unique events at this annual festival include a taco eating contest, the super-adorable chihuahua race and the green chile bowl cook-off.
Stoney’s Derby de Mayo
Location:聽Stoney’s Bar and Grill,聽1111 Lincoln St., Denver
When:聽May 5, 聽1-11:30 p.m.
颁辞蝉迟:听$25-$50/辫别谤蝉辞苍
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There will be crawfish and sombreros and Coronas. You know; just another Saturday afternoon.
Twisted Party
Location:聽Social Fare inside the JW Marriott聽Denver Cherry Creek, 150 Clayton Lane, Denver
When:聽May 5, 2-6 p.m.
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With聽Cinco聽de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby falling on the same day this year, Social Fare gives you the best of both worlds: tequila juleps and whiskey margaritas.
Cinco聽de Mayo Celebration
Location:聽Outlets at Castle Rock
When:聽May 5-6
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If you like your聽cinco聽with a side of shopping, you’re in luck! The Outlets at Castle Rock will have dance performances, a roving mariachi band and Mexican bites from Tacos with Altitude and Lante Brau-Casa food trucks.
Cinco聽de Drinko
Location: Lime, An American Cantina & Tequila Bar,聽500 16th St., Denver
When:聽May 5, 11 a.m.-all night
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Tequila samplings and mariachi bands: It’s what聽Cinco聽de Mayo dreams are made of.
Picnic of the Pig
Location:聽Lola Coastal Mexican,聽1575 Boulder St., Denver
When:聽May 5, 12-8 p.m.
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The 10th聽annual street party will provide everything you need for聽Cinco, if everything you need is Luchador wrestling and face painting.
KenTaco Derby
Location:聽Zeppelin Station patio,聽3501 Wazee St., Denver
When:聽May 5, 1-4 p.m.
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BBQ, tacos, bluegrass, derby and drinks and a sombrero contest — these were all聽Julie Andrews’ favorite things, right?
Cinco聽de Mayo Celebration with Tasty Grooves
Location:聽Bonacquisti Wine,聽4640 Pecos St., Unit 1, Denver
When:聽May 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Technically, this is a cuatro de mayo event, but whatever. There’s wine and Latin soul jams by the Tasty Grooves.
Cinco聽de Mayo Party
Location:聽Howl at the Moon Denver,聽1735 19th St.
When:聽May 5, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
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Blue margarita buckets are to be had and festive d茅cor is to be seen at Howl at the Moon’s fiesta.
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Location:聽Tamayo,聽1400 Larimer St., Denver
When:聽May 5, begins at聽10:30 a.m.
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Start the day right with a $39 bottomless margarita brunch, then continue the party on the terrace with DJ Amen beginning at聽6 p.m.
