{"id":57324,"date":"2022-01-04T14:22:24","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T14:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/blog\/?p=57324"},"modified":"2024-03-07T04:15:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T09:15:56","slug":"where-to-go-for-cinco-de-mayo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/blog\/cinco-de-mayo\/where-to-go-for-cinco-de-mayo\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to go for Cinco de Mayo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cinco de Mayo, which means 5th May in Spanish, marks the day in history when the Mexican Army declared victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in the Franc-American War in 1862. Contrary to popular belief, it is not Mexico\u2019s Independence Day, and, outside of Puebla itself, is not widely celebrated in Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where it is celebrated, however, is America &#8211; particularly in places with a large population of Latinx citizens. Multi-day festivals mark Cinco de Mayo, and the mood is joyous and upbeat. Parades, games, and live events are typically on the itinerary along with arguably the most important element of the festival; food. Tacos, tamales, mole, and other delicious Mexican cuisine are highlighted during Cinco de Mayo. Many restaurants offer specials and street food carts are ubiquitous across cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pinatas.jpg\" alt=\"Pi\u00f1atas at a Cinco de Mayo celebration\" class=\"wp-image-57326\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to go to celebrate Cinco De Mayo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">San Diego, California<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/destination\/san-diego\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Diego<\/a> is proud of its multicultural heritage, and for Cinco de Mayo, the city celebrates its Mexican roots with gusto. It was the first place in California that the Spanish settled. Across the city, particularly in the Old Town, the Spanish influence is still plain to see. Downtown San Diego is the place to go for events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year on the closest weekend to May 5th, the city puts on a spectacle to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Live music brings people together on the streets, to enjoy dancing, singing, and fabulous Mexican food. A highlight of the event is the artisan Mercado on San Diego Avenue. Here, visitors can buy arts, crafts, and homemade items from local Latinx creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">San Antonio, Texas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than 64% of the population self-identifying as Latinx or Hispanic, San Antonio goes wild for Cinco de Mayo. The celebrations take place at two main locations in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/destination\/texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas<\/a> city. The first, Historic Market Square, is the epicenter of crafts, food, and Mexican goods. It\u2019s the place to go for live music, high school Mariachi bands, and Folklorico dancers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, the Fiesta at Trader\u2019s Village has more of a carnival atmosphere. It is the bigger of the two, with rides, concerts, a flea market, and even a charreria, a Mexican rodeo event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attracting over 50000 visitors annually, San Antonio\u2019s Cinco de Mayo festival is not to be missed if you\u2019re in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cinco-de-mayo-dancers.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful traditional Mexican dancer's dresses\" class=\"wp-image-57327\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puebla, Mexico, the birthplace of Cinco de Mayo&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We couldn\u2019t leave off the birthplace of Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The city of Puebla resides in the central Mexican state of the same name, just under 2 hours drive from Mexico City and the perfect day day trip or destination spot on a mulit-center <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/destination\/mexico\">Mexico villa<\/a> vacation trip. It is a pretty place to visit, full of authentic and fascinating treasures from across Mexico\u2019s history. During the month of May, it hosts one of the most vibrant parties in the country. The celebration lasts for many weeks and takes place mainly around the historic center, which also happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event is full of joy, color, and movement, and attracts visitors from far and wide. It is the only place where Cinco de Mayo is really celebrated in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/destination\/mexico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mexico<\/a>, so the streets are always full &#8211; not only with tourists but also Mexicans from other parts of the country. Expect mouth-watering street food, singing, dancing, vendors selling traditional wares, and a huge parade featuring over 20000 participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phoenix, Arizona<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking place in multiple locations around the city, the Phoenix Cinco de Mayo celebrations are some of the biggest and best in the USA. Phoenix in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/destination\/arizona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arizona<\/a> has a large multicultural population, and the festival focuses on broadening cultural understanding. Proceeds from ticket sales are pumped right back into the local community. Proceeds help to pay for education scholarships for local Latinx students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event itself is full of all the things that make Cinco de Mayo one of the year\u2019s best parties. Food booths, performances, markets, and even chihuahua racing are just some of the attractions. The major events take place in Patriots Square Park, Downtown Phoenix, and around City Hall. Suburbs of the city including Scottsdale and Chandler also have plenty of events going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/chihuahua.jpg\" alt=\"A chihuahua in a sombrero\" class=\"wp-image-57328\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting LA for Cinco de Mayo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cinco de Mayo in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/destination\/los-angeles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Los Angeles<\/a> is one of the busiest, brightest events marking the day in the USA. With such a strong and exciting Spanish history, it\u2019s little surprise that the City Of Angels goes all out on May 5th. Los Angeles holds a multi-day celebration, taking place in key locations across the city. Broadway, Los Angeles Plaza, and the Historic District all have large events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are city-wide food stalls selling traditional Mexican fare, a huge parade on Olvera Street, music, pinatas, and traditional singing and dancing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Denver, Colorado<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Denver, the capital city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/destination\/colorado\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado<\/a>, the annual Cinco de Mayo festival is all about the food. The 2-day event draws in around 400000 people every year. Festivities take place across 2 stages in Civic Center Park, with most attractions centered around this part of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mexican food aficionados flock to Denver\u2019s festival to indulge in some of the finest and most authentic cuisine that you could hope to find in Colorado. There\u2019s the annual chili cook-off, using traditional methods and fresh local green chilis. Or, you could try your luck at the taco-eating contest (sign us up for that!). Otherwise, there are plenty of food stalls to get your teeth into. Away from the tempting smell of tamales, there are lots of non-food events to enjoy. There\u2019s a large community parade, live music, dancing, and chihuahua racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cinco-de-mayo-food.jpg\" alt=\"Mexican street food\" class=\"wp-image-57329\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book your Cinco de Mayo vacation home with Top Villas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at Top Villas, we have an exclusive range of beautiful villa rentals in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/destination\/mexico\">Mexico<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/destination\/united-states\">USA<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/destination\">worldwide<\/a> for hosting unforgettable year-round trips. 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