May is just around the corner my friends, and with the wonderful month of May comes the celebration of Cinco De Mayo! This holiday is celebrated as a day of remembrance for when Mexico was finally able to overthrow the French empire back in 1862. As many of us know, the United States has adopted the tradition of participating in this celebration, so if you’re wondering where the best places to celebrate this fantastic holiday is, then read on! Here are the 8 best cities to celebrate Cinco De Mayo!
If you happen to be in the Big Apple on May 5th this year, then consider yourself lucky! New York is one of the best cities to celebrate Cinco De Mayo in due to its vibrant atmosphere and an overwhelming sense of occasion. So for a celebration that you’ll be sure to remember, visit the street fair for live mariachi music, bright costumes, delicious food, and of course, margaritas. After a party like this, you’ll wish it was Cinco De Mayo every day.
Is it any surprise that the heart of San Fran is one of the greatest cities to celebrate Cinco De Mayo in? In the city full of diverse culture, you’ll find one of the best Cinco De Mayo festivals to attend. With over 50 different vendors to explore, tons of art, music, and authentic Mexican cuisine, you’ll never want to leave!
Being close to the border definitely comes in handy when it comes to celebrating this holiday! Los Angeles is one of the best cities to celebrate Cinco De Mayo in because it incorporates the California lifestyle so beautifully. For the best celebration in town, check out the El Pueblo Los Angles Cinco De Mayo Celebration which takes place on L.A.’s oldest street and will provide you with authentic cuisine, live music, art, dancing, and more!
If you’re on the west coast this May then definitely try and check out Portland for one of the best cities to celebrate Cinco De Mayo in. Portland’s Cinco De Mayo fiesta is the state’s largest multicultural festival that they throw all year. Taking place all weekend, there’s plenty of opportunities to enjoy the fun. Including live music, art, delicious food, and carnival rides, there’s no better way to celebrate!
Talk about fun in the sun, am I right? What could be better than celebrating Cinco De Mayo in the sunshine state? Check out Miami’s Cinco De Mayo Brickell for Miami’s largest block party in honor of this holiday. Sip margaritas while you soak up the sunshine, what could be better?
Believe it or not, Reno is one of the best cities to celebrate Cinco De Mayo in! In fact, the Cinco De Mayo festival is Northern Nevada’s largest Hispanic heritage celebrations. You’ll find plenty of live music, dancers, vendors, and even horse performances. This is one party you won’t want to miss!
Everyone knows the best place to get Mexican cuisine outside of Mexico is Texas! Which is just one of the reasons why San Antonio is one of the most excellent cities to celebrate Cinco De Mayo in! Be sure to check out these cities vibrant fair on this holiday and we promise you won’t be disappointed.
When in doubt, go back to where it all began! If you are able to, Puebla is definitely going to be the number one out of the cities to celebrate Cinco De Mayo in. Fully immerse yourself into the culture and celebrate this holiday the way it was meant to be celebrated. Besides, I’m pretty sure it doesn’t get much more authentic than Mexico itself.
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