Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, it's time to start making plans for how best to celebrate the Mexican holiday here in Orlando!
Cinco de mayo is a crazy celebration which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Whether you're looking for traditional food and drink, live music, or special festive events and parties, there are plenty of options here in Orlando, to help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5, so grab your sombreros, mustaches and ponchos and let’s party Mexican style Amigos!!
Cinco de Mayo Events In Orlando
Check out the best place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Orlando right here!
Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld Orlando
April 27 - May 7, 2023
Enjoy Cinco de Mayo at SeeWorld Orlando with authentic Mexican cuisine and entertainment, all included with regular park admission.
Highlights include:
FIESTA IN THE STREET
The Wild Arctic Plaza comes to life as entertainers, stilt walkers, and party starters get this full-blown fiesta going.
DJ DANCE PARTY
Get your feet moving at this fun-filled party as we spin new and old beats throughout the day
LIVE MUSIC
Immerse yourself in the traditional music of Mexico as classic bands bring their beautiful and bold sounds to Orlando.
MEXICAN FLAVORS
Savor new and classic tastes including street corn, tacos al pastor, tostada de barbacoas, and delicious beer and cocktails. Plus, sip and savor with two limited time menu items- cochinita pibil and blood orange Patrón margarita.
Cinco de Mayo at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
May 5 - May 7, 2023
The Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay transforms into a melting pot of Mexican culture featuring iconic dishes and live música from award-winning Mexican artists.
Cinco de Mayo is included with daily park admission, Annual Pass or Fun Card.
Cinco de Mayo Concerts:
The Como La Flor Band
Friday, May 5, 2023
The Como La Flor Band is one of the most respected Selena tribute bands in the nation.
Celia Vive
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Celia Vive! Is a unique and unforgettable presentation, where “Lucrecia” pays tribute to the “Queen of Salsa,” Celia Cruz.
El Gran Combo
Sunday, May 7, 2023
El Gran Combo is a is an Award-winning Puerto Rican salsa orchestra.
Cinco de Mayo Weekend Fiesta
Friday, May 5, 2023
Come join House Of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs for live music with beer, margaritas, and tacos specials all weekend long!
The Cinco de Mayo Orlando Pub Crawl
Friday, May 5, 2023
Time to celebrate America’s(we mean Mexico’s) favorite holiday with Orlando Pub Crawl.
All of the usual specials and 4 free drinks will be included along with all of the craziness of Cinco De Mayo
Grab your sombreros, mustaches and ponchos and let’s crawl Mexican style.
Venues:
5:30PM-8:00PM-Check in at HOOCH
6:00pm-The Woods/Stagger Inn/La Rosa
7:15pm-Chillers/High Tide/Cahoots
8:30pm-64 North/The Patio
9:45pm-Wall St Plaza St party
With your ticket you’ll receive the following:
Admission to all participating venues
4 Complimentary Coors Light *or* Tito’s Vodka Cocktails(including a Tito-Riita)*or* Don Julio tequila shots.
$3 Coors Light, $5 Tito’s Vodka drinks including a Titorita, $7 Don Julio tequila Shots.
Free soda with purchase of slice from Planet Pizza.
Wall Street Plaza Cinco de Mayo Block Party
Friday, May 5, 2023
The biggest and the best Cinco de Mayo celebration in Downtown Orlando will be on Wall Street Plaza with live music, bull riding, drink specials, mariachi bands, mustaches, mini-Sombreros, JELL-O shots, piñatas and more!
Cinco de Mayo at Howl at the Moon
Friday, May 5, 2023
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Howl at the Moon located on International Drive, with special priced offerings and live music.
Cinco de Mayo at Boxi Park
Friday, May 5, 2023
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Boxi! Join us on May 5th for an unforgettable night filled with music, drinks, and dancing. Free Aldez tequila sampling and welcome cocktails while supplies last!
Entertainment Lineup
DJ Astylez | 5 - 11 PM Metro Latino Band | 6 - 10 PM Spirit of Samba Dancers| 7 -10 PM
This event is 21+ and there will be a $10 cover charge at the door.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Shots Bar
Friday, May 5, 2023
Get ready to kick off your Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Downtown Orlando's hottest interactive shots bar! Party-goers are invited to join in for a fiesta full of fun, drinks, and delicious food.
SHOTS Bar will be offering guests margaritas and beer specials all night long, so you can sip on your favorite boozy beverage while you party with friends. And don't miss out on the three taco vendors who will be serving up mouth-watering Mexican cuisine that's sure to satisfy your cravings and keep you fueled up for the night.
SHOTS Orlando will be opening its doors at 3 PM in celebration of the boozy holiday party.
Cinco De Mayor Street Party and Celebration
Friday, May 5, 2023
Join us for the Promenade at Sunset Walk’s 3rd annual Cinco De Mayor Street Party and Celebration.
Get ready to fiesta like there's no mañana, featuring The Rundown live including songs by Mana, DJ Gabriel spinning Latin beats, street performers like The Tres Amigos, and mouth-watering margaritas and mojitos.
Don't miss out on the fun, amigos!
FREE admission and parking. Rain or shine.
Cinco De Mayo Silent Disco at NYBP Orlando!
Friday, May 5, 2023
The Cinco de Mayo Silent Disco Party will be taking place on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Enjoy Mambos, Margs, Mexican fiestas, Cerveza, May Specials and a special Fireworks viewing from our gorgeous celebration spaces on Floor Two of NYBP!
Casa De Mayo, R&B Happy Hour and Day Party
Friday, May 5, 2023
Casa De Mayo is happening at Eden The Lounge.
Beautiful People + Great Happy Hour Specials + R&B Classics & New Hits
Music by Jazzy Jeff + DJ MT + TonyGoHard + HiitmanOnDeck
DRINK + BOTTLE SPECIALS ALL DAY!
Doors Open at 5PM-10PM
Latin Night Live
Friday, May 5, 2023
Join the next LATiN NiGHT LiVE on Cinco De Mayo.. Friday May 5, 2023 at The Unfurl Collective in Historic Downtown Sanford
This event is free to the public but the experience is priceless!
LiVE MUSiC from The Orchestra Salsumba, and free Salsa Lessons before the show with Nimisha Mith.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Dinner
Friday, May 5, 2023
Join Publix and let their chefs demonstrate some great Mexican-style dishes.
This is a demonstration-style cooking class.
Class Menu
Seasoned Baked Flour Tortilla Chips with Tomato Salsa and Fresh Guacamole
Pozole Rojo (Mexican-Style Pork and Hominy Stew)
Chicken Mole with Yellow Rice, Charred Onions and Peppers
Horchata Ice Cream with Sopapillas
Cinco on the Street - Cinco de Mayo Street Party
Friday, May 5, 2023
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at CINCO ON THE STREET in Thornton Park, a street party featuring games including beer pong, flip cup and cornhole, as well as exclusive drink specials, amazing local food, a mariachi band, 360 Photo Booth and DJs performing throughout the night.
Tickets include one complimentary drink available from 4-8 p.m.
Tickets $15 in advance/$20 at the door
Don't Tequila My Vibe! Cinco De Mayo
Friday, May 6 - Saturday, May 6, 2023
Don't Tequila My Vibe at The Whole Enchilada Bar & Grill, 129 W Plant St., Winter Garden.
Featuring:
ALL DAY Specials
DJ Entertaiment
Live Music
Ice Luge
Face Painting
5 de Mayo the Right Guey Downtown Orlando
Friday, May 5, 2023
Celebrate 5 de Mayo the Right Way! Downtown Orlando is having a Mexican-style block party with feria games, live music, mechanic bull, tacos, tequila, and Mariachi!
Cinco de Mayo Street Party at the Marketplace
Friday, May 5, 2023
The Marketplace at Avalon Park is hosting a street party on Cinco de Mayo, expect music, food, and drink specials
Cinco de Mayo at Hard Rock Cafe Orlando
Friday, May 5, 2023
Grab your amigos and dive into Hard Rock Cafe Orlando for the mouthwatering Chips & Queso featuring warm cheese sauce topped with seasoned ground beef, hatch chilies and green onions served with crisp tortilla chips. When I dip, you dip, we dip!
The Tequila Lime Marinated Chicken Fajitas are perfect for sharing with a hint of lime, fresh pico, roasted corn, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, house-made guac and sour cream.
Did someone say 36 oz. margaritas? Si!
Try the Baja California Blackberry, Mexico City Mango or Cancun Orange Cadillac jumbo margaritas while they last. Arriba!
From 8pm to 10pm everyone will enjoy a LIVE performance from Mariachi Nuevo Guadalajara!!
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at City Arts Orlando
Friday, May 5, 2023
Casa de Mexico of Central Florida will be having their traditional 5 de mayo celebration at City Arts Orlando at 6pm
The event is open to the public from 6 to 8pm. Donations welcomed. The event will feature the Trio Las Americas, folkloric dances from Mexico folcloric ballet an exhibit of Mexican folcloric dresses by Recuerdos de mi Tierra and more!
Music and dances will be from the states of Veracruz and Chiapas.
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