IIt's time to start planning your Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Especially if you want to book the perfect spot to enjoy what makes Texas so popular: drink margaritas, eat tacos, and listen to live mariachi bands. The annual celebration of the Mexican army's victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 will be held on Sunday this year, but celebrations are starting early in some areas.
Here's your guide to celebrating Cinco de Mayo weekend in Dallas.
parade and celebration
go to historic jefferson boulevard Saturday, May 4th for the Dallas Cinco de Mayo Parade. The Big Parade begins at 9 a.m., followed by a mile-long festa featuring more than 200 of his stores offering Hispanic products, services, and more. In the evening, there will be music and performances on stage.
At noon on May 5th, Harwood Park For the Cinco de Mayo celebration in downtown Dallas. Happily Ever Sip & Shop will feature more than 35 local vendors until 5 p.m. There will also be outdoor lawn games and face painting.
Also on Sunday, The Village Dallas will host its Cinco de Mayo Fiesta de Musica from 4 to 9 p.m. Enjoy live music from her bands Grupo La Flor, A Tribute to Selena Quintanilla, and Voz Descalza, A Tribute to Shakira. La Mina will also have tacos, margaritas and an afterparty.
celebrate Jose7th anniversary and Cinco de Mayo weekend. Sunday from 10am to 2pm, live entertainment by Los Gran Reyes and treats by Cookies by Chrysta, YuYu Culture, Julz Boutique, Colibrì Panadería, El Mero Mero Elotero, Artesanìas Claudia, Heritage Collective, Sweet Stack, Maravilla Cacao is provided. , Odalys Coffee.
Outdoor dining at Bering's
in Harwood district tequila social will be celebrating all weekend (May 4th and 5th) with margaritas, lunch waters, live music, and Tex-Mex food.
food and drink specials
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo El Carlos Elegante is hosting a special brunch on May 5th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Menu highlights include steak and egg enchiladas, brisket omelets, French toast, ceviche campechana, hibiscus salad, and machete.
henry's majestic will be offering drink specials all weekend (May 4-5), including $10 frozen hibiscus palomas, $10 mangonadas, $5 boozy watermelon tagine pops, and $3 estrella. Local singer-songwriter Ryan Berg will also perform Saturday.
on sunday, Te Deseo is celebrating with a special menu of small plates including soups, tacos, anticuchos and ceviche ($39 per person). You can add a pitcher of margarita or sangria for $20 per person. There will also be live mariachi music during the meal.
