Cinco de Mayo celebrations in metro Atlanta | 2023
Dancers with Ballet Folklorico Baile Caliente perform on the Fiesta Folkloric & Confluence Music Stage during Cinco De Mayo festivities at Civic Center Park on May 8, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The
ATLANTA - Cinco de Mayo is a popular holiday celebrated on May 5 to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French in the Battle of the Puebla in 1862. There are multiple bars and restaurants in the metro Atlanta and North Georgia area that are celebrating the holiday this year. Here are a few:
Alma Cocina with locations in downtown Atlanta and Buckhead are celebrating Cinco de Mayo with $7 strawberry margs, $5 pineapple express shots and $4 Tecates.
Aerial Kitchen & Bar on the Sky Terrace at Epicurean Atlanta will reopen to the public for the summer with a Cinco de Mayo celebration with half-priced margaritas, boozy pops, lawn games and Latin America cuisine.
Azotea Cantina at Atlantic Station is celebrating with $9 house margaritas, $7 tequila shots, a live DJ and more.
Chido & Padre's in Buckhead is celebrating from 2 p.m. until late. Their "epic" celebration will feature chef-driven Mexican cuisine, killer margaritas and more. They are accepting limited reservations and then seating with be first-come, first-served.
CT Cantina & Taqueria at Halycon in Forsyth will feature premium margaritas, their classic menu items and hotdogs from The Original Hot Dog Factory at their Cinco de Mayo party. There will also be stilt walkers, talented jugglers, balloon twisters, baton twirlers and face painting for children.
Eclipse di Luna at Halcyon Forsyth will have a Cinco de Mayo Festival featuring a taco station, drink specials from multiple bars, and Mexican souvenir giveaways. Several DJs will be spinning tunes from 1 p.m. until 2 a.m. and there will be live music from a local band between 7 and 10 p.m.
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern at Halcyon in Alpharetta is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a party at its patio bar. Starting at 6:30 p.m. rain or shine, guests will enjoy festive dancing to the Latin seven-piece band "Catalina Sabrosa" and margaritas and taco specials.
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern at Halycon in Forsyth will have flavorful taco and margarita specials and entertainment by Catalina Sabrosa, a live Latin seven-piece band. Reservations are encouraged but not required.
Live! at the Battery is celebrating this Cinco de Mayo with Topo Chico and offering live music, drinks and games. Commemorating Hispanic and Latin culture, this event features live local music, themed dancers, Latin owned business vendors, drink specials and more!
O'Charley's multiple locations is celebrating Cinco de Mayor with $5 chicken tender nachos and $5 MargOritas.
Pure Taqueria Inman Park is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with food and drink specials all weekend long. Specials include lamb carnitas with blue corn tortillas, Argentinian chipotle shrimp, Mexican street corn, and more. There will be live music and a DJ.
Pure Taqueria Brookhaven is also celebrating Cinco de Mayo. They will be open their regular hours and serving food and drink specials through Sunday. There will also be live music and a DJ on May 5 and live music again on May 6.
Rreal Tacos offers the authentic taste of Mexican street food along with a selection of more than 200 tequilas and over 100 mezcals. Guests can start the dining experience with seasoned elote, and for the main course choose from the variety of tacos topped with fresh meats or quesadillas created with ingredients sourced from Mexico. While the meal is being prepared, Rreal Tacos spices up the fiesta with a selection of handcrafted margaritas or other cocktails. Reservations can be made online.
Tin Lizzy’s Cantina celebrates for five days with Cinco Days of Cinco. From May 3-7, all locations are offering $7 El Jimador margaritas and 32-ounce Dos Equis drafts for $7. Guests can take the fiesta home with to-go orders placed online.
OTHER EVENTS
The Latino Family Festival, a new festival celebrating Latino culture and heritage, is set to take place the first three weekends in May at Stone Mountain Park. The festival will feature live music and dance performances. Guests will have the opportunity to see traditional dances and entertainment from different regions of Latin America including Aztec dancers, Colombian ballet, Mexican ballet, Flamenco dancers, Mariachi band, Pleneros, Mexican band, Charro, stilt walkers, and Panamanian marching band. The festival will also include interactive storytelling sessions where guests can learn the significance of Latino traditions and folklore. There will also be a special drone and light show with more than 250 color-changing drones.
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