Cinco De Mayo Festival Helps Sunman Park

Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s defeat of the French army more than 150 years ago.

The SLV Brewing Company, Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area and the City of Alamosa are throwing a free community block party to celebrate local heritage through music, dance, food, drinks and good conversation.

FM Kitchen and Bar Join the fun at FM Kitchen’s “Cinco de Derby” celebration.

A group of young professionals is planning a three-day celebration of Mexican culture.

Rios says Cinco de Mayo isn’t celebrated in Mexico the way it is in the USA, it is a much more somber occasion. But you can only get it if your order costs $400 or more. This free, two-day fiesta features popular and traditional music, exhibitor booths, dancing, carnival rides, arts and crafts, face painting and plenty of delicious Mexican food. “My mission is to celebrate like there’s no mañana and I expect every guest to do the same!” Arnaldo Richard’s Picos There’s a festival under the big top in the parking lot from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.

Drifters Pizza Pub at Wai’ao Beach in Toucheng, Yilan County, is also having an event with musical performances by Tangover for their Cinco de Mayo party.

Hopping Gnome, 1710 E. Douglas: The brewery will tap a special chili lime firkin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, and Piatto Neapolitan Pizzeria next door will be serving special taco pizzas. In the years since then, the holiday has morphed into more of a celebration of the food and drinks of Mexican rather than paying homage to a battle. Drink specials will also be running all day with Dos Equis drafts, Corona bottles, and frozen house margaritas for only $3.

On The Border has several specials, including $5 Cinco ‘Ritas and $10 Perfect Patron margaritas.

GURNEE – The Grandwood Park Civic Association will host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m.

TULIP TIME begins this Saturday, May 5.