PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) – Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

The holiday isn’t very popular in Mexico, but in the United States, it is typically a day for many events and parties.

Central Pennsylvania isn’t an exception and has many different activities to participate in for Cinco de Mayo this week.

Cinco de Mayo Events

Cumberland County

Cinco De Mayo Pepper 1M, 5K & 10K at Roof Park

• When: Saturday, May 4 starting at 8:30 a.m.
• Where: Roof Park, New Cumberland, Pa
• Details: US Road Running Club Race

Dauphin County

2nd Annual Cinco De Mayo Day Party

• When: Sunday, May 5 from 3-7 p.m.
• Where: 704 Cielo Rooftop Lounge
• Details: Music, dancing, sounds by The “ClubKing”

Harrisburg Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

• When: Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5
• Where: Harrisburg, Pa.
• Details: Over 4 venues, 2-3 drinks or shots, after-party, holiday-themed drinks

Tacos & Tequila

• When: Saturday, May 4 from 12-2 p.m.
• Where: Home 231
• Details: $65, All you can eat taco buffet, variety of margarita flavors (2 per person), and tequila & Mezcal tastings

SpringGate Estate Cinco de Mayo Celebration

• When: Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5
• Where: SpringGate Vineyard
• Details: Music, food trucks, games and vendors

Bearded Lady Brewing Cinco de Mayo

• When: Saturday, May 4 from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Where: Bearded Lady Brewing, Elizabethville, Pa.
• Details: Cravings by La Dollyz serving Mexican-style food, Ximena & Christian performing live Latino-style music

Lancaster County

Cinco de Mayo Jimmy Juice Release Party at Tellus360

• When: Sunday, May 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Tellus360
• Details: Release of brand new flavor, live music from Nancy Reagan’s

Lancaster Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

• When: Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5
• Where: Lancaster, Pa.
• Details: Over 4 venues, 2-3 drinks or shots, after-party, holiday-themed drinks

Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Britain Hall

• When: Sunday, May 5 at 12 p.m.
• Where: Britain Hill Winery
• Details: Music and food trucks

Loxley’s Cinco de Mayo Brunch

• When: Sunday, May 5 with multiple times starting at 11 a.m.
• Where: Loxley’s Lancaster, Pa.
• Details: $45 per person, Family style brunch appetizers, omelet station, brunch entree, DIY Bloody Maria Bar, Mimosas, Bellinis, 21+

Cinco De Mayo at Grandview

• When: Sunday, May 5 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Where: Grandview Vineyard
• Details: $10 admission for deck seating, margarita cocktails, slushies, Fego Latin food truck from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., music by Los Monstros on deck from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo Pick Your Project Workshop

• When: Sunday, May 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Board & Brush Lancaster
• Details: $73, Create your own unique wood sign, all materials and step-by-step instructions provided, pre-registration required, free margaritas for those 21+

York County

Cinco De Mayo Makers Market

• When: Sunday, May 5 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Hidden Springs Farm and Events, 201 Old Frontier Lane, York Pa. 174006
• Details: Makers market

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