Cinco de Mayo in Baton Rouge: Where to find celebrations, drink specials

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Cinco de Mayo is quickly approaching. This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Sunday.

Cinco de Mayo, or May 5, is the celebration of Mexico’s victory over the French in 1862, according to National Geographic.

Many confuse Cinco de Mayo with Mexico’s Independence Day, which falls in September, according to Brittanica.

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo was started by Mexican immigrants who were celebrating their heritage. Americans tend to celebrate the Mexican holiday with margaritas and visit their favorite Mexican restaurants in town.

Across Baton Rouge, restaurants, bars, lounges and clubs will offer specials for guests to celebrate the holiday.

Cinco de Mayo Block Party at Modesto

• What : Enjoy tacos, nachos, specialty shots, margaritas and live music at Modesto.
• When: 11 a.m. until close.
• Where: Modesto, 3930 Burbank Drive.

Cinco de Mayo Party at Urban Daiquiris

• What: Check out the taco food trucks, $5 margaritas, tequila shots and live music at both of the Urban Daiquiri locations. Jovin Webb will perform at the Juaban location, and Dustin Lee Guedry will play at the Prairieville location.
• When: Sunday, May 5.
• Where: Urban Daiquiris.
  • 27750 Juban Road, Baton Rouge.
  • 17497 Airline Highway, Prairieville.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at La Carreta

• What: Enjoy live music from two live music groups while grabbing a bite to eat at La Carreta.
• When: Doors open at 11 a.m.
• Where: 9828 Bluebonnet Blvd.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Rally Cap Brewing

• What: Rally Cap Brewing Co. is hosting a celebration featuring a specialty taco pizza and a sample of new lagers.
• When: Noon until 8 p.m.
• Where: 11212 Pennywood Ave.

Cinco de Drinko at Main Lobby

• What: The Main Lobby is inviting guests to enjoy $3 tacos and $5 margaritas at the downtown rooftop lounge while listening to DJ Velmar.
• When: Doors open at 3 p.m.
• Where: The Main Lobby, 668 Main St.

Singco de Mayo at Brickyard South

• What: Sing your heart out during karaoke while enjoying tacos, quesadillas and tequila drink specials at Brickyard South.
• When: Doors open at noon, karaoke is from 3-6 p.m., sounds by DJ Dad from 7 p.m. until close.
• Where: 174 South Blvd.

Cinco de Krawfish Market at KOK

• What: Celebrate KOK Wings for their one-year anniversary in Baton Rouge with a crawfish market, free to the public. Enjoy crawfish from vendors while listening to live zydeco music from Jeremy Fruge.
• When: Noon through 6 p.m.
• Where: KOK Wings & Things, 1509 Government St.

Viva la Fiesta at Firehaus

• What: Enjoy crawfish or tacos from food trucks at Firehaus during Viva la Fiesta.
• When: Doors open at 11 a.m.
• Where: Firehaus, 1700 Government St.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Sky Baton Rouge

• What: Sky Baton Rouge is hosting a block party for guests to enjoy the holiday.
• When: Noon until 9 p.m.
• Where: Sky Baton Rouge, 4564 Bennington Ave.

Cinco on 14th Street

• What: Eleven XI is hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring a mechanical bull, vendors and food trucks.
• When: Doors open at 5 p.m.
• Where: 210 S. 14th St.

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