40 Cinco de Mayo celebrations and food deals in the Tampa Bay area
Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for “fifth of May,” is a yearly celebration held on May 5 to commemorate Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. From dance parties to bike rides to tequila tastings, here are 40 ways the Tampa Bay area is celebrating.
Cinco de Mayo Feast: Spice up Cinco de Mayo with a street taco party kit. Each kit feeds up to 10 people and includes the fixings for 30 tacos. For a location near you, go to 4rsmokehouse.com. $124. Orders may be place through May 4. 4 Rivers Smokehouse, 623 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa.
Cinco de Munyan: The 14th annual celebration with food, music and two CEU classes for those in the Common Area Maintenance field. Free. 11 a.m. Thursday (May 2). Munyan Painting, Roofing and Restoration, 7325 Ulmerton Road, Largo. 877-442-5062.
Cinco de Gold: A three-day fiesta with $2 tacos, $5 tequila shots, two-for-one select tequilas and $8 margaritas. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Friday-Sunday (May 3-5). Tampa Gold Club Gentlemen’s Club and Steakhouse, 6222 E. Adamo Drive, Tampa. 813-443-4492.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Emperadores: The gentleman’s club parties all weekend with $2 tacos, free margarita with the purchase of two tacos, $5 tequila shots, two-for-one select tequilas and $8 margaritas. Noon-2 a.m. Friday-Sunday (May 3-5). Emperors Pasco Gentlemen’s Club, 2851 U.S. 19, Holiday. 727-935-4667.
Cinco de Drinko: Party until 3 a.m. daily with food and drink specials. No cover. 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Friday-Sunday (May 3-5). Bar 23fifty, 2350 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor. 727-785-5126.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Block Party: The family-friendly First Friday party takes on a Cinco de Mayo theme with live music, $4 Mexican beers, $6 margaritas, $8 loaded nachos and Dos Tacos specials. No cover. 5-9 p.m. Friday (May 3). World of Beer Westchase, 9524 Linebaugh Ave. W., Tampa. 813-852-2337.
Cinco de Mayo Health Expo: A celebration of health with fitness demonstrations, wellness workshops and free services including mammograms and cervical/prostate cancer screenings. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (May 4). Hernando Park, 205 E. Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville.
Fiesta St. Pete: Cinco de Mayo Block Party: The block is filled with food trucks, multiple indoor and outdoor bars and a mariachi band. At 7:30 p.m. there will be High Flying Micro Wrestling action. $20. 1 p.m. Saturday (May 4). Park and Rec, 100 Fourth St. S., St. Petersburg. 727-245-9100.
Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl: St. Petersburg: The bar crawl in downtown St. Petersburg includes a welcome party, beads, a crawl koozie, drink specials, taco specials and a professional photographer. $15. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday (May 4). One Night Stand, 149 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-350-5822.
Cinco de Mayo Eve: Start the party a day early with mariachi music (4-8 p.m.), folk dancing (6-8 p.m.) and a DJ (8 p.m.-1 a.m.). No cover. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday (May 4). Azteca D’Oro, 2000 Piazza Ave., Wesley Chapel. 407-986-8702.
Brooksville’s Cinco de Mayo: It’s the Cinco de Mayo edition of Brooksville Bites Night with food trucks, vendors and a pepper-eating contest. No cover. 5-9 p.m. Saturday (May 4). 13 S. Brooksville Ave., Brooksville. 813-297-6276.
Cinco de Dodgeball: Join the Tampa Jeep Krewe for a dodgeball tournament and cook-off with food sampling, beer, wine and a “Jeep only” parking area. Benefits the Matthew T. Bunch Foundation. Free, but $25 donation appreciated. 5-9 p.m. Saturday (May 4). Tampa Firefighters Museum, 720 Zach St., Tampa. 813-964-6862.
Cinco de Mayo Weekend Pub Crawl: Use a digital map to hop among select bars in downtown St. Petersburg. No cover. 5-11 p.m. Saturday (May 4). Five Bucks Drinkery, 247 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-896-5118.
Cinco de Mayo in the Bayou: Jump on your golf cart and explore the bars in the Bayou Entertainment District. Marvelous Marvin serves as host for these parties with food and drink specials, live music and prizes. No cover. 6 p.m. Saturday (May 4). Gill Dawg, 5419 Treadway Drive, Port Richey. 727-842-1070.
Pre-Cinco de Mayo: Celebrate with tequila, Coronas, food, music and dancing. 8 p.m. Saturday (May 4). Classics, 12400 County Line Road, Hudson. 727-233-2664.
Cinco de Mayo Ride: Join Real Bike Adventures for a 3.5-hour ride along the mountain bike trail. Bring a picnic lunch and chair for after the ride. $5 park entry fee. 9 a.m. Sunday (May 5). Alafia River State Park, 14502 County Road 39 S., Lithia.
Apollo Beach Market: Cinco de Mayo: Eat tacos as you shop for a Mother’s Day gift at the market. No cover. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Apollo Beach Market at Waterside Shops Plaza, 6176 N. U.S. 41, Apollo Beach. 813-846-1316.
Cinco de Mayo: This parking lot party includes live music, a dunk tank and raffle prizes. No cover. 11 a.m. Sunday (May 5). VIP Mexican American Cuisine, 213 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. 727-270-7215.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: Grab your sombrero for this celebration featuring Mexican food, games, margaritas, a tequila promo, DJ dancing, live music by Chello Hollyday (noon-4 p.m.), cornhole and Jenga. No cover. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Jake’s Coastal Cantina, 500 First St., Indian Rocks Beach. 727-595-6777.
Cinco de Mayo: It’s Sunday Funday with taco specials, margarita specials and live entertainment by the 20th Floor Duo. No cover. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Salty Shamrock, 6186 U.S. 41, Apollo Beach. 813-938-5282.
Cinco de Drinko: Enjoy food, Coronas and margaritas. No cover. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Catrinas Taco and Tequila Bar, 1611 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. 813-898-8628.
Club Cinco: The cantina celebrates with a three-floor party featuring free Hornitos (1-5 p.m.), a photo booth, free Espolon (4-6 p.m.), drink and Jell-O shot specials and rooftop DJ dancing. No cover. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Red Mesa Cantina, 128 Third St. S., St. Petersburg. 800-584-5414.
Cinco de Mayo Block Party: A multivenue party with music by DJ DC (noon-7 p.m.), a mariachi band (1-3 p.m.) and live wrestling by Brawl USA (3-5 p.m.). No cover. Noon-7 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Krate at the Grove, 5817 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel. 813-406-5819.
Cinco de Mayo Bullfrog Style: Rock out to the sounds of Chasing Greyhounds (1 p.m.) and The Dude from the Stone Age (5 p.m.). There will also be pinata-smashing, lime-balancing and pepper-eating contests. Free. Noon-10 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Bullfrog Creek Brewing Company, 3632 Lithia Pinecrest Road, Valrico. 813-703-8835.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Feast on authentic Mexican cuisine at this celebration with live music (noon-3 p.m.), face painting, a pet costume contest (4-5 p.m.), a large selection of tequilas and a mural display. No cover. Noon-10 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Nueva Cantina, 1625 Fourth St. S., St. Petersburg. 727-851-9579.
Cinco de Drinko: An afternoon of beer releases with a free taco bar, live music by Slim Boy Alex and a salsa cook-off. No cover. 1-6 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Dented Keg Ale Works, 5500 Main St., New Port Richey. 727-232-2582.
Cinco de Mayo Latin Food and Music Festival: Food trucks, vendors, live music by KoKo and mixed Latin dancing. $5-$25. 1-7 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Barrington Hills Weddings and Events Center, 16117 Lake Iola Road, Dade City. 727-643-6128.
Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl: Dress in Mexican attire and visit more than four bars on this crawl with one taco, one shot, drink specials, themed drinks and live music. $7.99-$19.99. 1-8 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Welcome to the Farm, 242 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-337-6791.
Cinco de May Skate: A Mexican-themed skate dance party with $5 specials. $11, $5 skate rental. 1:30-7 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Skateworld of Tampa, 7510 Paula Drive. 813-884-7688.
Cinco de Mayo Beer Fest: A celebration of Mexican-inspired beers from six home brewers. $20-$25. 2-5 p.m. Sunday (May 5). BRU Florida Growler Bar, 8729 Gunn Highway, Odessa. 813-926-8335.
Beso del Sol: Cinco de Mayo: Wear a bikini and a sombrero for this poolside Latin dance party with music by DJs M Junior and Bachatito and a bachata class at 2 p.m. $14-$16. 2-7 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Hotel Alba Tampa-Westshore, 5303 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. 813-289-1950.
Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl: Free admission to numerous bars for this crawl with one free taco and one free shot. Free-$19.99. 2-10 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Bad Monkey, 1717 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa. 813-280-9971.
Cinco de Mayo: A 21-and-older party with a mariachi band, free Latin dance lessons and open dancing. Free. 3 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Floridian Social Club, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-322-4600.
Cinco de Mayo: Dance around a sombrero and take a whack at a pinata at this party with food and drink specials. No cover. 3 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Commandough’s, 5841 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills. 813-603-7499.
Cinco de Drinko: Eat, drink and dance to the horns of the Shakes Society. No cover. 3-6 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Bar Fly, 100 Main St., Safety Harbor. 727-400-4790.
Suavecito Sunday: Cinco de Mayo Edition: Guest Vaya DJ Johnnie Rivera provides the music for this Latin dance party with free lessons. Free. 4-8 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Jollimons Island, 301 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater. 727-474-6976.
Cinco de Mayo Tequila Tasting: A tequila tasting with five courses of food pairings, music and dancing. $79. 6 p.m. Sunday (May 5). The Hacienda, 5621 Main St., New Port Richey. 888-845-5621.
Cinco de Mayo Parade: The clothing-optional resort holds a golf cart parade with a pinata party. Parade begins at the resort’s mailboxes. Day pass fee required. 7:30 p.m. Sunday (May 5). Paradise Lakes Resort, 2001 Paradise Lakes Blvd., Lutz. 813-949-9327.
Cinco de Drinko: Get a house margarita for $2.99 all day May 3-5. Takes place at all Miller’s Ale House locations. For a location near you, go to millersalehouse.com.
Cinco de Mayo Weekend Festival: Get food and drink specials all weekend, along with DJ dancing (6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon Sunday), a kids Fiesta Fun Zone (4 p.m. Saturday and all day Sunday) and a mariachi band (4 p.m. Sunday). No cover. Mad Beach Cantina, 13205 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. 727-284-3990.
