Cinco De Mayo Celebrations In Denver

Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5 that commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla.

Last year, many celebrations were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, with cases in most states going down and the vaccine being more accessible, celebrations are back on.

It's also a great opportunity to help out local restaurants that are still struggling through financial losses during the pandemic.

Here are events to celebrate the Mexican heritage around Denver:

Cinco de Mayo at Su Taco

Celebrate with festive food and drink specials at Su Taco. You can make reservations at OpenTable or by calling 303-296-2600.

• 2124 Larimer St
• 12:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

JAMMIN' de Mayo! at Number Thirty Eight

This $10 limited capacity event will feature traditional Cinco de Mayo celebrations like live mariachi bands, Folklorico dance performances, as well as food and drink specials.

• 3560 Chestnut Pl
• 4:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

Cinco de Mayo Silhouette

Celebrate with a private Cinco de Mayo-themed painting class for $37 to $60 per person.

• 1962 Balke St
• 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at The Source Hotel

This celebration features Mexican food specials and frozen and mixed cocktails with Milagro tequila, which will also be available to go. For every Milagro cocktail purchase, $1 will go to Mi Casa Resource Center, dedicated to advance the economic success of Latino families.

• 3330 Brighton Boulevard
• 11:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Rock de Mayo at Levitt Pavilion Denver

This free event includes 717 pods (which holds 4 adults) and will feature live music from the band iZCALLi

• 1380 W. Florida Ave
• Doors Open @ 2:00 P.M.

Cinco de Mayo at Stueben's

Both the Uptown and Arvada Steuben's locations will have creative cocktails at special prices for the holiday

• 7355 Ralston Rd
• Starts @ 11:00 A.M.

Cinco de Mayo Tequila & Tacos at Drunken Monkeys

Drunken Monkeys Neighborhood Tavern will have 1/2 off tequila all day to celebrate the Mexican holiday as well as a free taco bar from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

• 7667 Washington St
• Starts @ 5:00 P.M.

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