Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at these Greater New Orleans events

Bella Dardano
·4 min read

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Cinco de Mayo is almost here, and that means it’s time to start getting those weekend plans in place.

Whether you’re looking to grab some food or enjoy live music, several places across the Greater New Orleans area are hosting Cinco de Mayo events.

To help you get in the spirit, WGNO put together a list of events happening across the area on Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5.

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Habeneros

Habeneros Luling is hosting its first Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5 at 4 p.m. According to the Habeneros Facebook page, the event will include live music performances from QUIKSILVR.

  • 12713 U.S. 90, Luling

Los Jefes Grill

On May 4 and 5, Los Jefes Grill is hosting its Cinco de Mayo Fest at Fat City Park. Organizers say the fest will include food, drinks and live music performances from artists like Choppa, Partners-n-Crime, La Tran K, Subtweet Shawn, Kymbra Li, Margie Perez & Muevelo and more. For more information, visit the Cinco de Mayo Fest website.

  • 3720 Hessmer Ave., Metairie

Zocalo Cocina Mexicana & Cantina

Zocalo Cocina Mexicana & and Cantina is hosting its fourth Cinco de Mayo Block Party from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. with live music, food, drinks and more. According to the Zocalo Facebook page, admission is free.

  • 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie

The Velvet Cactus

The Velvet Cactus is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Celebration with food tents, margaritas and live music from Cypress Pop Trio. For more information, visit the event page.

  • 6300 Argonne Blvd., New Orleans

Don Jose’s Grill

Don Jose’s Grill is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with food, live music from Mariachi NOLA and Reloaded, drinks and more. For more information, visit the Don Jose’s Grill Facebook page.

  • 2722 Williams Blvd., Kenner

Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans

From May 2 through May 8, the Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans is offering a Cinco de Mayo menu including a Baja California Blackberry, a Mexico City Mango or a Cancun Orange Cadillac Jumbo Margarita with chips and queso, as well as tequila lime chicken fajitas. For more information, visit the Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans Facebook page.

  • 125 Bourbon St., New Orleans

Parlay’s

Parlay’s is hosting a Cinco de Mayo event with Mo Fries. According to the event Facebook page, there will be Mexican beers, margaritas, a Mo Fries food truck pop up and pinata.

  • 870 Harrison Ave., New Orleans

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El Paso Mexican Grill Chalmette

El Paso Mexican Grill Chalmette is hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration with margarita and tequila specials, a DJ and live music. For more information, visit the event page.

Felipe’s Taqueria

Felipe’s locations in Mid-City, the French Quarter, Uptown and Metairie are hosting Cinco de Mayo celebrations. According to a news release the Mid-City event will feature a Lucha Libre match hosted by Wildkat sports. Starting at 4 p.m. each location will have its own lineup of events in addition to food and drinks.

  • 2004 Metairie Road, Metairie

  • 411-1 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans

  • 6215 S. Miro St., New Orleans

  • 301 N. Peters St., New Orleans

The Shops on Seventeenth Cinco de Mayo Event

On Saturday, May 4, a Cinco de Mayo Sip and Shop event will be held at the The Shops on Seventeenth. According to a news release, the event will include music from Vivaz Jazz Band and margaritas from Tap Truck Nola. Participating stores and restaurants will offer a selection of “shopping incentives.”

  • 3242-3262 Severn Ave., Metairie

Cleary Tavern & Sports Bar

On Saturday, May 4, Cleary Tavern & Sports Bar is hosting a “May the Force meets Cinco de Mayo” event. According to the event Facebook page, attendees can expect a Star Wars costume contest, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, a pinata and music from DJ Flossy.

  • 3006 Cleary Ave., Metairie

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Flamingo A-Go-Go

Flamingo A-Go-Go is offering $3 margaritas with the purchase of an entree, $3 Modelo and Pacifico and $5 chips and queso on Cinco de Mayo. For more information visit the event page.

  • 869 Magazine St., New Orleans

Gnarly Barley

Gnarly Barley is hosting a Cinco de Mayo event with a Mecxican Lager, a special taco menu from DineGnar and live music from Byron Daniel. According to the event page, attendees can also expect GNARGARITAS Watermelon Haus Marg Cocktails and Micheladas beer cocktails.

  • 1709 Corbin Road, Hammond

Cheramie Farms, LLC

Cheramie Farms is hosting a Cinco de Mayo and Goat Yoga event on May 5. Starting at 5:30 p.m., attendees can gather for a goat yoga session while sipping on margaritas. For more information visit the event page.

  • 14644 West Main St., Cut Off

La Carreta Covington

La Carreta Covington is hosting a Cinco de Mayo event starting at 11 a.m. with live music performances from Just Two Dudes, The Movers and Groovy 7. For more information, visit the event page.

  • 812 N. Highway 190, Covington

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