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cinco de mayo

The 5th of MAY!   The anniversary of the Battle of Puebla!  A Mexican Celebration!

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Food

Attire

Drink

Avocado dip in brown bowl with large triangle chips surrounding dish, one in dip.

Guacamole

Corn Chips

Hot Sauce

Tacos

Enchiladas

Rice Casserole

Nachos

Chicken

Tostadas

Chilaquiles

Margarita Balls

Salsa




Drink

Attire

Drink

two orange drinks with ice, rims coated in brown sugar, lime wedged on side, sitting on slate board

Mocktails

 Margaritas

Tequila

Mojito

Punch

Sombrero

Mexican Mule

Tequila Sunrise

Cactus Juice Green Cocktail

Flavored Water

Palomas

Corona 

Bodelo

Tencate


Attire

Attire

Where to celebrate

Woman in street, dressed in bright yellow dress with matching head dress, brown necklaces dancing

Garland Necklaces

Bright Colors/Ruffles

Fiesta Sunglasses

Mexican Poncho

Green/Red/White/Black combo

Embroidery

Sombrero

Costumes:

Taco/Chili Pepper/Avacado

Beer/Tequila Bottle

Pinata

Bull/Matador

Mariachi Band/Latin Dancer

Rent A Costume

Puppy Poncho



Where to celebrate

Where to celebrate

Where to celebrate

group of people holding Mexican and American flags in city street

House Party

 Restaurant

Hall

Local Festivities

Culture Festivals across the US, the largest being held in southwestern US States

Battle reenactments

School

Watch  "Celebrating Cinco De Mayo"








Decorations

Where to celebrate

Decorations

Colorful paper lights covering ceiling

Brightly colored paper flowers

Papel Picado Banners

Cactus

Green,  Red,  White, Black

Terra Cotta Bowls

Candy Party Favors

Balloons

Festive Plates/Cups/Napkins

Sombrero Centerpiece

Poncho

Mexican/American Flag

Variety Pack Decorations

Blow up Lawn Cactus

Photo Backdrop

Customized Banner

Matching Party Decorations & Favors



What to Do

Where to celebrate

Decorations

Brass trumpets in foreground, with blurred colored lights in background

Send Invitations

Mariachi Band Music

Pinata

Pin the Sombrero on the Llama

Parade

Plan a trip to a celebration

Share the history of the celebration

Learn traditional dance

Play Guitar or Maracas

Luminaries

Cactus Ring Toss

Cinco De Mayo Crafts

Photo booth Props

Invitations & Tickets




When you Can't be together

When circumstances prevent the gathering, there are always ways to celebrate with the guest of honor by letting them know you are thinking of them!  Mailing and social media open the doors to communication and sharing.  While it is not a good substitute for a good "old fashioned" party, the purpose is served, and memories are still being made!  There are no rules for creating a unique way to celebrate any occasion, nor are there any rules for the timeline to do so.  All of the ideas listed above for creating a party may not be feasible during this time of Covid-19, but I hope you are inspired by some of the thoughts and traditions to make your party fly!

Mexican victory!

Cinco De Mayo

     On May 5, 1862, the Mexican Army was victorious over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla! Also known as the Battle of Puebla Day, the Mexican army was led by Texas-born General Ignacio Zaragoza.  The successful battle in the war against France represented a great symbolic victory for the Mexican government!  


     Cinco de Mayo is celebrated by Mexicans, Mexican-Americans, and people of non-Mexican heritage.  The celebration brings about cultural awareness, a day of historic significance, festivities that celebrate Mexican culture with food, song, color, dance, parades, folklore, and battle reenactments.


     Cinco de Mayo was officially recognized as a national holiday in the U.S. in 2005, under a proclamation by President George W. Bush.


     The official dish of the holiday is Mole Poblano.  The sauce containing chocolate, chili peppers and spices was traditionally eaten in the town of Puebla.


     Cinco de Mayo is NOT a holiday celebrating Mexican independence.  It is NOT the day of the dead.  


     Awareness of Cultural sensitivity is on the forefront of minds these days.  It is said to be politically incorrect for people to wear ethnic clothing or costumes of a culture to which one does not have genetic heritage.  Be careful not to reinforce  negative stereotypes with costume choices.  In  this scenario, it might appear racist to wear a sombrero, mustache, or attempt to speak with a fake Mexican accent.  


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