ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s that time of year again, and Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner.
Did you know Cinco de Mayo honors a military victory and not Mexican independence?
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The day commemorates Mexican forces beating French troops at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It was an unlikely and important military win for the country’s morale, but it wasn’t the event that gave the country its independence from Spain.
In any case, there’s a lot to do to celebrate the occasion here in the Orlando area.
If you would like an event added, be sure to send us an email by clicking here. Here are some places you can visit this weekend and on Cinco de Mayo:
Cinco de Mayo Night Market in Avalon Park
When: Saturday, May 3, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 13002 Founders Square Drive, Orlando, FL
What: Check out local vendors, food, art and live music. Click here for more info.
Promenade at Sunset Walk’s Cinco de Mayo Street Party
When: Monday, May 5, from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Promenade at Sunset Walk in Kissimmee
What: Street party with nonstop live music, street performers, food and beverage specials and more. Click here to RSVP your free ticket.
Cinco de Drinko at Krush Brau Park Portal Immersion Center
When: Saturday, May 3
Where: Krush Brau Park Portal Immersion Center at 2198 4 Winds Blvd. in Kissimmee
What: Music, drinks specials and more. Click here for more info.
Music & Margs at Howl at the Moon
When: Friday, May 2
Where: Howl at the Moon on International Drive
What: Live music, margaritas and drink specials and more. Click here to learn more info.
Cinco de Mayo Block Party
When: May 2-4
Where: ICEBAR Orlando on International Drive
What: Three-day celebration with music, margaritas and more. The event will feature drink specials and a specialty food truck. Click here for more info.
Cinco de Mayo celebration at Tin Roof Orlando
When: Monday, May 5
Where: Tin Roof Orlando on International Drive
What: Drink deals and music. Click here to learn more.
Cinco de Mayo weekend at The Whole Enchilada
When: May 3-4
Where: The Whole Enchilada in Winter Garden
What: Two-day celebration with live music, face painting and fun. Click here to RSVP your free ticket.
Cinco de Mayo weekend at Boxi Park
When: May 1-4
Where: Boxi Park in Lake Nona
What: A variety of events celebrating Kentucky Derby Day, a big Cinco de Mayo celebration and May the 4th Be With You special Star Wars themed day, “filled with kid-friendly activities for an unforgettable weekend.” Click here to learn more.