Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated on May 5 in parts of Mexico and the United States to honor the Mexican military victory over French forces in 1862. The holiday is widely marked with parades, Mexican cuisine, drinks, music and cultural festivities.
Looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Tampa Bay Observer has rounded up events happening across the area.
Tampa
Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar
Rocco's Tacos is hosting its 18th annual fiesta featuring more than 150 tequilas, street tacos, and a live DJ. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. Guests can enjoy fajitas, tableside guacamole, and signature street tacos.
Bush Gardens
Bush Gardens will offer live Latin music, games, and food throughout the park with regular admission.
MacDinton's Soho
MacDintons is hosting “Cinco de Drinko” with margaritas, tacos, and tequila shots. The celebration includes an open bar from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. paired with a taco bar. Specials include $12 Patrón buckets, $25 margarita towers, and $5 Patrón shots. Tickets are available for a happy hour open bar from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for $13.45.
Oasis
Oasis will feature $3 tacos, infused margaritas, and a live DJ from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Bartaco
Bartaco is celebrating all week long with tacos and margaritas. DJ Colt will perform from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Downtown Crawlers
Downtown Crawlers is hosting a Cinco de Mayo bar crawl across Downtown Tampa and SoHo, with more than ten participating bars. One ticket includes access to all locations, a complimentary welcome shot at five stops, and exclusive drink specials. Groups of four or more receive 20% off. Check-in begins at 4 p.m. at Corazon at Hyatt Place, with no set schedule for visiting venues afterward. An optional taco bar upgrade is available. Standard tickets start at $24.84.
St. Petersburg
Flute & Dram
Flute & Dram is hosting a week-long celebration featuring tacos, desserts, street corn, and a DJ performing from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Space is limited.
Red Mesa Cantina
Red Mesa Cantina is hosting a Taco Tuesday celebration with margaritas available until 11 p.m.
Nueva Cantina
Nueva Cantina will celebrate all day with specials including $7 margaritas, $5 mocktails, $4 drafts, $4 wells and $4 wines.
Downtown Crawlers
Downtown Crawlers s also hosting a St. Petersburg bar crawl beginning at 4 p.m., with access to more than five participating bars in the Downtown district. Check-in is at Crafty Squirrel. Each ticket includes a complimentary welcome shot and drink specials at select locations. Standard tickets start at $24.73.
Clearwater
HoggDaddy's Beach Bar & Grill
HoggDaddy's Beach Bar & Grill is hosting a party from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. featuring live music, tacos, and tequila.
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach is hosting a tequila dinner beginning at 7 p.m. The five-course experience is paired with selections from Don Julio’s portfolio. Pricing starts at $95 per person.
More events are happening tonight and throughout the week across the Tampa Bay area. From the Tampa Bay Observer, we hope you enjoy the celebrations, stay safe, don’t drink and drive and get your salsa on!