Planning a Cinco de Mayo Party:
Cinco de Mayo is an ideal occasion to celebrate Mexican food and culture. If you can't spend Cinco de Mayo in Mexico, the next best thing is to have a Mexican Cinco de Mayo party. Here you'll find all the resources you need for planning your Cinco de Mayo party, to make sure your Cinco de Mayo party is a truly Mexican fiesta!Cinco de Mayo Party Invitations:
Set the right mood for your fiesta before it even starts by sending out Mexican-themed Cinco de Mayo party invitations.Cinco de Mayo Party Decorations:
The colors of the Mexican flag (red, white and green), are good choices for your decorations. If you have Mexican handicrafts or papel picado on hand, these will add a nice touch to your decor, or you might want to think about stringing up some chili pepper lights (compare prices) to add a festive touch to your party. Cinco de Mayo Party Drinks:
Tequila or mezcal are Mexican drinks that you should have on hand for your Cinco de Mayo party. You can make margaritas, or any of these Cinco de Mayo cocktails, or perhaps your guests would prefer some Mexican beer.
For party guests who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, you can offer one of these refreshing Mexican drinks.Mexican Food for your Cinco de Mayo Party:
Some favorite appetizers for a Mexican-themed party include jalapeño poppers, and nachos with guacamole and salsa.
About.com's food channel offers lots of different options for Cinco de Mayo menus and recipes. You can check out some of them here:
- Vegetarian and Vegan Cinco de Mayo Party Recipes
- Cinco de Mayo Recipes for Kids
- Cinco de Mayo recipes for barbecues and grilling
- Cinco de Mayo Menu Ideas from our Guide to Mexican Food.
Cinco de Mayo Party Music:
Playing some mariachi music or other Mexican popular music will help set the tone of your fiesta. You can take the work out of selecting Mexican music by purchasing one of these CDs: Cinco de Mayo Party Music (compare prices) or Mexico's Greatest Hits (compare prices).Fun and Games for your Cinco de Mayo Party:
No Mexican fiesta is complete without a piñata. You can purchase one online (compare prices) or you may prefer to make one yourself.
If there will be kids at your party, you can print out some activities to keep them busy, such as this Cinco de Mayo Wordsearch or any of these Cinco de Mayo Puzzles.
Have fun, and happy Cinco de Mayo!
