Throw Your Own Cinco de Mayo Celebration
You can celebrate an important Mexican holiday by throwing your own Cinco de Mayo celebration at home.
Cinco de Mayo recognizes the victory of a much smaller and poorly trained group of Mexican soldiers against over 6,000 French soldiers in the town of Puebla, Mexico. This determined army rousted out what was said to be the top-notch military group of the day. It was a victory of the people over the ruling upper class. Today Cinco de Mayo, while not widely celebrated in Mexico, has become a new tradition in the United States.
Creating Your Own Cinco de Mayo Fun
Many towns and cities have Cinco de Mayo celebrations but, if your town doesn’t, why not have your own? A Cinco de Mayo party lets you and your neighbors enjoy Mexican music and cuisine without even leaving the house. Another advantage, especially if you have children, is you control the atmosphere. Many large Cinco de Mayo events serve alcohol and may host other activities that are adults-only events. You won’t have to worry about this if you plan your own party.
Start With Invitations
Cinco de Mayo translates as the fifth of May, so your guests should be aware of the event in general. But you will want to send out invitations early so your guests can put your party on their calendars. Cinco de Mayo parties are growing more common, so you want to make sure your guests put your party first. Also ask guests to RSVP so you know how much food to make.
Send out colorful invitations in the shape of Mexican sombreros or cactus. Or, you can make your own invitations by printing out cards with the Mexican flag on them. If you speak Spanish or several of your guests speak Spanish, honor Mexican culture by printing the invitation details in Spanish on one side of the card and in English on the other.
Cinco de Mayo Party Supplies
When hosting this type of party, don’t hesitate to use disposable party ware. Many party stores carry Cinco de Mayo party supplies such as cups, plates, flatware, tablecloths and even centerpieces and decorations. If you can’t find party supplies that clearly relate to Cinco de Mayo, go for anything in red, white and green—the colors of the Mexican flag. Watch for clearance sales after May 5, and buy your party supplies at a fraction of the cost for next year’s party.
Cinco de Mayo Food
The best part of any celebration is the food, and a Cinco de Mayo event is no different. A fun dish to make for a Cinco de Mayo celebration is empanadas. Here is a recipe for them:
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