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Although one of more than 300 minor festival days in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo in the United States is an occasion to celebrate all things Mexican. Grab your sombrero, mix up a batch of margaritas, and read on to learn how to throw a Cinco de Mayo party that will leave your guests shouting "Olé!"
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Although one of more than 300 minor festival days in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo in the United States is an occasion to celebrate all things Mexican. Grab your sombrero, mix up a batch of margaritas, and read on to learn how to throw a Cinco de Mayo party that will leave your guests shouting "Olé!"
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Introduction
- Cinco de Mayo is not a major holiday in Mexico. Often confused with Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16, it commemorates the Battle of Puebla where Mexican forces defeated the French in a four hour battle in 1862. The anniversary of the battle is celebrated annually in Puebla. In 1967 some California college students instituted a Cinco de Mayo celebration as part of their efforts to convince their school to offer a Mexican studies program.
Step 1: Cinco de Mayo Party Decorations
- Themed decorations set the tone for a party, getting the guests in the mood when they arrive. Think bright and colorful when decorating for a Cinco de Mayo party
- Use the colors of the Mexican flag (green, red, and white) as the basis for your decorations.
- Pinatas can be used as a decorations, or filled with trinkets to also serve as a game at the end of the party.
- Make tissue paper flowers in several sizes. Scatter large ones on the tables, and hand out smaller flowers to your female guests as they arrive. Make sure the small ones have extra wire, so that women can weave them into their hair.large for the tables, small for women to wear in their hair
- Have sombreros available for male guests.
Step 2: Cinco de Mayo Party Drinks
- The bar set up-up for a Cinco de Mayo party should include tequila, pitchers of margaritas and sangria, and Mexican beer. Include a colorful non-alcoholic punch, as well, for the designated drivers.
Step 3: Cinco de Mayo Food
- Set up a Cinco de Mayo buffet for the guests to graze on during the evening. Use a colorful table cloth, and present food in wicker napkins and terra cotta , or colorful pottery. You can sprinkle dried chili peppers around the table to add a decorative touch. Have several dishes of salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream available as condiments. Foods that you may want to include on a Cinco de Mayo buffet include:
Step 4: Cinco de Mayo Music
- Mexican music includes mariachi, salsa, and tejano. You can select a few CDs at a local music shop, or download appropriate music from iTunes. Ask your guests if they have any Mexican music, and invite them to bring it along.
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