Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas

You don’t have to be Mexican to have a Cinco de Mayo party! This festival celebrates the May 5, 1862 victory of Mexicans over French invaders and is celebrated by people all over the world. Ultimately, it is a celebration of Mexican pride! And everyone loves the day, children and adults alike.

Are you looking to throw your own Mexican fiesta this May with your kids?? If so, there are many ways to bring the day alive for your family.

1. Decorate with the colors of the Mexican flag: white, green and red. Blow up balloons, hang streamers, and buy tableware in these vibrant colors.
2. Add bunches of bright-colored flowers (tissue paper flowers work well), sombreros, pinatas, and maracas for additional festive touches.
3. The party will certainly revolve around wonderful Mexican food, including tacos, fajitas, burritos, guacamole/salsa with nacho chips, and fried bananas. Don’t forget fruity drinks! FamilyFun.com has wonderful recipes for this celebration.
4. Have the kids break a traditional piñata for fun!
5. Wear sombreros, play Mexican music, and encourage everyone to dance!
6. Check out Kaboose’s Cinco de Mayo listing for for fun games and activities.
7. Have a taste-test for the kids using different Mexican ingredients, including lime juice, salsa, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, beans, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
8. Make bean bracelets.
9. Make Mexican maracas.
10. Top your festivities off with a wonderful dessert: sombrero cookies.

Enjoy your fiesta!! Olé!