Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of the Mexican militias' battle victory in 1862. Like any other cultures historical monumental moments, we tend to embrace it and take the opportunity to have some great food, drinks and party.

There are many places around the Cleveland area that will be offering specials for Cinco de Mayo (examples include GIANT margaritas with meals). 

Downtown Cleveland’s TACO CRAWL! The ever-amazing Bar Crawl is teaming up to make a Cinco de Mayo party. It starts at 12:00 p.m. and goes until 6:00 p.m. Details and ticket purchases here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-taco-crawl-cleveland-tickets-43659745474

If you’re down there, swing by West Tenth (east bank of the Flats) from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tequila Fest will be happening at Lago Outside Veranda. Visit https://tequilafestcleveland.com/ to get a countdown of the festivities, buy tickets and read up on what’s offered.

There’s also some cool events such as Razzles in Olmsted Falls hosting a Cinco de Mayo volleyball tournament! May 5^th from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. check out the details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1633188036746580/

At the Toledo Zoo they are having a Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Sunday May 6^th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Main Plaza. This event is free with regular admissions and activities for the day can be found at https://www.toledozoo.org/cinco-de-mayo

Barroco, a Latin restaurant in Cleveland is having Son Gitano Live event with $5 margaritas and no cover charge. Starts at 7:00 p.m., go check it out!

Lorain County has some awesome events to celebrate too! On May 2^nd they have their 18^th annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta! The Morning Journal has all the details on when it starts, where it’s going and what festivities are happening afterward.