Take to Cinco de Mayo festivities at fiestas, concerts & more around Houston

On Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5, 2022, Houston will celebrate Mexican American culture with a weekend of festivities, food and drink discounts, concerts, and more.

Cinco de Mayo is a day of celebration in the United States that commemorates a significant Mexican army victory over France in 1862. The community can participate in longstanding traditions of Mexican American culture through concerts, culinary treats, markets, and more.

Take part in this year’s festivities with our list of the best Cinco de Mayo celebrations and activities happening from Thursday, May 5 to Saturday, May 7, 2022.

Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5, 2022

Advertisement
• Cinco de Mayo Party at the Tasting Room | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 – This all-day Cinco de Mayo celebration in CityCentre will feature spicy shrimp tacos, grilled flank steak tacos, chips and guacamole, the spicy pineapple margarita, and more. 11am to 2am.
• Cinco de Mayo at Hugo’s | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 – Spend your Cinco de Mayo enjoying live music from Viento, live Mexican dancers, $2 off margaritas, and half-off the “Greatest” margarita at Hugo’s. 11:30am to 9pm.
• Cinco de Mayo at Xochi | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 – The Oaxacan restaurant, Xochi, hosts a Cinco de Mayo celebration with half off their “Greatest” margaritas, $2 off all other margaritas, and live music by Media Luna. 11:30am to 9pm.
• Cinco de Mayo at Space Cowboy | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 | No Cover – Head to Space Cowboy in the Heights for a Cinco de Mayo celebration complete with a Selena Tribute performance by Cristina Amaro, bites from Caluma Tacos, a market, mariachi, live wrestling, and more. Noon to midnight.
• 6th Annual Cinco de Mile Block Party on Washington Avenue | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 – Heading into its 6th year, the Cinco de Mile Block Party will take over bars like Fuego’s Saloon, Lincoln Bar, Bottled Blonde, and more along Washington Ave with all-day activities like live ponies, stilt walkers, photo ops, games, mariachi bands, and more. Early bird tickets start at $5. Noon to 2am.
• Cinco De Mayo at Little Woodrow’s Midtown | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 | No Cover – The Midtown outpost of the popular drinkery hosts their Cinco de Mayo event with turtle races, drink specials, DJs, $5 Mexican candy shots, and a photo op with a live donkey. 2pm.
Advertisement
• 5th Annual Cinco De Mayo Party at Social Beer Garden | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 | No Cover – Midtown’s beer garden celebrates their fifth Cinco with live entertainment, Mexican food bites, local vendors, DJs and raffle giveaways. 3pm to 2am.
• Cinco de Mayo at Tacos A Go Go–Greenway Plaza | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 – The Greenway Plaza outpost of the popular taco slinger hosts a Cinco de Mayo celebration complete with live music, their singing bartender, and of course, plenty of tacos. Be one of the first 10 to arrive and receive a special gift. 4pm to 10pm.
• Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at Ingenious Brewing Company | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 | No Cover – Make your way to Humble for a fiesta that includes a Mexican-themed paint class, a piñata filled with coupons and prizes, food from Treviño’s Tacos & BBQ, beer, and cocktails. 4pm to 10pm.
• Cinco de Mayo at White Rhino Patio & Cocktail Bar | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 | No Cover – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Second Ward when White Rhino hosts an evening party with Lotería, live mariachi, Folklorico dancers, a DJ, and a market. 4pm to 11pm.
• Cinco de Mayo at Tribute | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the authentic flavors of Puebla at the Houstonian Hotel’s Tribute. The new Tex-Mex spring menu will also feature lighter salads, seafood, and an array of Post Oak wood-grilled favorites from Texas, Louisiana, and Mexico. 5pm.
• Cinco de Mayo at Traveler’s Table | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 – Indulge in a flight of 3 tasty margaritas and Mexican carne asada at the Montrose restaurant’s Cinco de Mayo event. Flight of margaritas is $25; $30 for the Mexican carne asada. 5pm to 10pm.
Advertisement
• Cinco De Mayo Party & Market at Axelrad | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 | No Cover – The bohemian outdoor beer garden hosts a Cinco de Mayo celebration with $6 house margaritas infused with flavors like strawberry, peach, passionfruit and watermelon, along with a Shop Local market. 5:30pm.
• Cinco de Mayo Kickoff at Market Square Park | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 | No Cover – Take a swing at the world’s largest piñata, Chiquito, for Cinco de Mayo in Downtown’s Market Square Park. Other festivities include live mariachi music, a DJ, and a mini-market. 5:30pm.
• Cinco de Mayo at Urbe | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 – Enjoy tacos de birria, a tamales and mole bar, lechón, and plenty of tequila cocktails when Urbe in Uptown honors the culture and flavors of Jalisco, the home of tequila. $65 per person. 6:30pm to 10pm.
• Alejandra Guzman & Paulina Rubio in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 – Two Mexican icons of the Latin music world combine on stage to squash a long-standing rivalry and deliver an electrifying set of award-winning songs and career-spanning hits. $69.50 and up. 7:30pm.
• Raquel Cepeda: 5 De Mayo and All That Jazz at the Heights Theater | Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5 – Jazz singer Raquel Cepeda presents her Cinco concert that celebrates Mexican and Latin American culture through the refined aesthetics of jazz. $22 and up. 8pm.

Friday, May 6, 2022

• Cinco De Mayo At Miller: Jarabe Mexicano at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday, May 6 | FREE – Get in the Cinco de Mayo groove when the versatile, multi-genre quintet known as Jarabe Mexicano brings a Mexican Folk journey to the Miller stage. 8pm.

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Advertisement
• Cinco De Mayo Celebration at B-52 Brewing | Saturday, May 7 | No Cover – Hit up Conroe for a new beer release, some delicious Mexican food from La Birria Tacos and Carmen’s Corn & Creations, Gotta Roll and Tijuas Candies, and a live performance from a mariachi band. Noon to 10pm.
• Cinco De Mayo Party at Sugar Land Town Square | Saturday, May 7 | FREE – Experience a mix of salsa, boleros, merengues, and traditional cumbias when Grupo Batachá performs at Sugar Land Town Square. 4pm to 6pm.

For the latest Entertainment News Follow BOL News on Google News. Read more on Latest Entertainment News on oldsite.bolnews.com