Cinco de Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. It commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. It is celebrated every May 5th with food, drinks, and music. How will you be celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year? Check out our list of fun facts, traditions, and drinks you can enjoy on this special day.

Ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Make traditional Mexican food: One of the most popular ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo is by cooking traditional Mexican food. Try your hand at making tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, or tamales. Don’t forget to pair your meal with a refreshing margarita!
Host a Cinco de Mayo Margarita Tasting Party: Margaritas are a staple in any Cinco de Mayo celebration. Prepare a selection of margaritas for guests to try. Guests vote on their favourite and declare a winner! Looking for margarita inspiration? Check out our "National Margarita Day" post HERE. There you will find secrets to the best margarita and a variety of margarita recipes - there's something for everyone!
Try a Tequila Flight - perfect if you think Margaritas are too tame for you and your guests! Drink Flights are a great way to sample multiple products in one sitting - in this case, multiple tequilas! Flights typically consist of 3-5 quarter shots. Shots could be different types of the same brand OR different brands of the same type. Flights are a great way to introduce tequila to prospective connoisseurs plus they’re hella fun!

Cinco de Mayo Fun Facts

Americans eat millions of avocados while celebrating Cinco de Mayo; upwards of 80 million pounds! That’s a lot of guacamole!
In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla where there are parades, music and battle reenactments.
One of the most popular traditional dishes in Mexico for Cinco de Mayo is mole poblano, a rich sauce made from chocolate and chilis.
The battle for the town of Puebla was an unexpected victory for the outnumbered, under supplied Mexican soldiers. The battle marked a decisive win against French invaders.
Vancouver is a Canadian Cinco de Mayo celebration hot-spot! Local restaurants host parties, there are party cruises in the bay and Sky Dive Vancouver holds an event called “Cinco de Mayo Boogie” - go wild thinking about that one!