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Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Abilene Includes Food, Games and Live Music

Rudy Fernandez — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:42:35 +0000

This year marks the 31st annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in Abilene at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. Abilene's biggest Cinco de Mayo is the love and labor of the St. Vincent's parishioners. Pascual Mirelez owner of Mirelez Productions says "this is a family friendly event that features a softball tournament, dozens of food booths, bounce houses, children's games, bingo, adult games and lots of live music. The event is mostly free with the exception of food and games."

Frank Ortega to Attempt World's Largest Tequila Toast on Cinco de Mayo

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:00:41 +0000

One of country music’s most promising new stars on the rise is getting ready to throw down weekend – Cinco de Mayo style. On Saturday (May 5), Frank Ortega will headline a special event in downtown Franklin, Tenn., where he and locals will attempt to hold the world’s largest tequila toast. The toast is only [...]

Frank Ortega to Attempt World's Largest Tequila Toast on Cinco de Mayo

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:00:41 +0000

Twisted Sister Team Up With Mariachi Band for Cinco De Mayo [VIDEO]

Frank Pain — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:51:07 +0000

When I think of Twisted Sister, I don’t think of Tequila…until now. Dee Snider and company have teamed up with Hornitos Tequila. Included in their new ad campaign is a mariachi band for the song “We’re Not Gonna Take It”. You can download the song for free here and watch the video below. Either way, [...]

10 Surprisingly Fun Facts About Mexico to Help Get Ready for Cinco de Mayo

Kathy Landin — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:52:25 +0000

They’re our neighbor to the south. We share the second largest border between two countries. We enjoy their food and celebrate their culture every year on May 5. But, what do we really know about the officially named United Mexican States? Sure, it’s a great place to vacation and they’ve shared some of the best [...]

What Should be the Official Drink for Cinco De Mayo? [POLL]

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:07:01 +0000

As Cinco De Mayo approaches, I am wondering, is there an official drink to celebrate the holiday? I know that I will celebrate with some authentic Mexican food like menudo, enchiladas, chips and hot salsa. So what do I wash it all down with? What Should be the Official Drink for Cinco De Mayo?

10 Mouth-Watering Alternative Cinco de Mayo Treats

Kathy Landin — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:49:42 +0000

It’s May and that means that soon we’ll be celebrating our Mexican heritage, much like we all celebrate our Irish heritage in March…even when we have neither. Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse to leave work early, eat tortilla chips and drink more tequila than sanity allows, but is it starting to feel just a little bit like the same old thing?

5 Awesome Party Ideas for Cinco de Mayo

Townsquare Staff — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:06:27 +0000

You don’t have to be of Mexican heritage to partake in Cinco de Mayo festivities, or even to throw your own bash. Here are five tips for planning the best Cinco de Mayo party this side of the border: 1. BYO Dip Instead of asking everyone to BYOB, ask your attendees to bring their own [...]

5 Best Margarita Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Townsquare Staff — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:21:49 +0000

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Though many argue about who actually invented the margarita, the drink first appeared on Mexican bar menus in the '30s and '40s. Prepare for your own Cinco de Mayo party by making a batch of the tasty libation: we've concocted a list of the best margarita recipes to help you out.

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What Is the Real Story Behind the History of Cinco de Mayo?

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:51:05 +0000

Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching. Most folks pull out the guacamole and celebrate with friends over margarita specials at their local cantina, but beyond the revelry of the fiesta, here are a few things you might not know about the fifth of May holiday: Not Mexican Independence Day? A common misconception about Cinco de [...]

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo By Visiting One of These 10 Unbelievable Mexican Destinations

Kathy Landin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:53:13 +0000

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, we have Mexico on the brain. Perhaps this year, instead of celebrating the day with watered-down margaritas at your local Tex-Mex chain restaurant, you should start planning that trip to Mexico you’ve always talked about taking. The country is filled with a rich culture, profound history and [...]

16 Wacky Pinatas That Will Get You Pumped for Cinco de Mayo

Nick Romano — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:13:37 +0000

You don’t have to crack open a pinata to enjoy Cinco de Mayo, but it certainly gets you in the right mood. Everyone from little kids to hammered Corona-and-margarita drinkers love scrambling to get their free candy, but there are some pinatas out there that are just too awesome to demolish. We’ve scoured the Web [...]

10 Famous Mexican-Americans to Help You Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:47:47 +0000

Cinco de Mayo is not widely celebrated in Mexico, but is huge in the United States, truly making it a Mexican-American holiday. There are more than 31 million Mexican-Americans living in the United States, a substantial and strong part of the fabric of the US. Here’s a quick look at 10 famous Mexican-Americans: César Chávez [...]

A Short History Lesson On Cinco de Mayo [VIDEO]

Shay Hill — Thu, 05 May 2011 17:49:15 +0000

Today is Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May. It is usually thought of as Mexico’s national Independence Day but that is incorrect. So I am here to help set the record straight, well me and the History channel.This video is a quick history lesson on where and how Cinco de Mayo celebrations came to [...]