Looking for Cinco de Mayo deals and events? Here are some to help celebrate in Austin.
If you're searching for a special deal or event to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, look no further than this list.
The holiday, which is often mistaken as a Mexican independence day, commemorates a battle in 1862 in which Mexico won against France during the Franco-Mexican War. Mexico gained independence much earlier on Sep. 16, 1810.
Here's how you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Austin:
Fiesta Austin
When: May 4 from 1 to 10 p.m.
Where: Fiesta Gardens at 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St.
What: A celebration with live music performances, over 40 vendors, food, a cornhole tournament, a kid zone and more. Tickets are $5 online and $7 at the gate.
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P6
When: May 5 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: 111 E Cesar Chavez St.
What: A sunset hour with $14 margaritas and live Latin guitar. RSVPS are encouraged but not required.
Austin Rotisserie
When: May 5 from 2 to 8 p.m.
Where: Kitty Cohen's at 2211 Webberville Road
What: A "Kitty de Mayo" pop-up between Austin Rotisserie and Kitty Cohen's featuring Mexican dishes, a live vinyl set and mariachi performance.
Armadillo Den
When: May 5
Where: 10106 Menchaca Road
What: All day margarita and tequila specials, a piñata and a Tejano band.
Bulevar
When: May 5 from noon to 8 p.m.
Where: 9400 Arboretum Blvd.
What: Happy hour margaritas all day, lunch specials from 12-2 p.m. and live music from 5 to 7 p.m.
Dainty Dillo
When: May 5
Where: 3201 E Cesar Chavez St.
What: Margarita and tequila deals, Mezcal popsicles, a piñata and Mexican candy shot specials.
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Z'Tejas
When: May 5 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: 14900 Avery Ranch Blvd. and 18920 S I-35 Frontage Rd
What: $5 margaritas and $5 Mexican beers.
Austin Tacos and Margs Crawl
When: May 4 from at 2 p.m. (noon for VIPs)
Where: West 6th Street beginning at Dogwood ATX
What: A crawl with the Dogwood ATX, Little Woodrow’s, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse, Kung Fu Saloon ATX, Rustic Tap and Unbarlieveable. Tickets are available on the Bar Crawl Nation website.
Electric Shuffle
When: May 5 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: 91 Red River St.
What: A Cinco de Mayo drag brunch served family-style with live DJs and high-tech shuffleboard.
La Piscina
When: May 5 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 600 W 2nd St.
What: Special menu items such as stonefruit aguachile, chocoflan and more.
South Austin Block Party
When: May 5 from noon to 8 p.m.
Where: Lulu's at 10402 Menchaca Road
What: A Cinco de Mayo festival with Frida Friday ATX market, live music, raffle giveaways and more.
W Austin
When: May 5 from noon to 6 p.m.
Where: 200 Lavaca St.
What: A poolside party on the WET Deck with food specials and blend-your-own margaritas using the Patron Blender Bike. Pool passes are available for $45.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Here are some deals, events to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Austin
