WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner — and events around the DMV give residents a variety of ways to celebrate.

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5, marking the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Mexico does not celebrate the holiday as much as the U.S. does, where parades, block parties, events and more celebrate Mexican culture.

D.C., Maryland and Virginia have their own fair share of events to join in on the festivities. Here are a few events in the DMV to celebrate.

Washington, D.C.

Bryant Street Market | 670 Rhode Island Ave. NE
Friday – Sunday

Bryant Street Market in Northeast, D.C. has a series of events all weekend. It kicks off the festivities with a free salsa social at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

On Saturday, it’s offering a variety of events starting at 2 p.m. — including face painting, a Coco movie screening, specialty cocktails from the cocktail bar Alegria and folklórico and mariachi performances.

On Sunday, the market is offering an event to craft your own piñata — complete with refreshments of margaritas and tacos. The event, which is also hosted by Taqueria Habanero, starts at noon. Tickets start at $40 on Eventbrite and include the margarita and piñata.

You can find out more on Bryant Street Market’s Facebook page.

metrobar | 640 Rhode Island Ave. NE
Saturday and Sunday

The bar — which calls an old Metro car home – is offering two events over the weekend.

On Saturday, head to metrobar between 3 p.m. and midnight. for a variety of tacos and tequila for the suitably-named event, “Tacos and Tequila.” The event also features games and appearances from DJ 5’9, Ebb King, DJ Shinding and Whtsuptre. You can RSVP to the event for free on Eventbrite.

Festivities continue on Sunday with its full-fledged Cinco de Mayo celebration — from noon to 11 p.m., metrobar is featuring margaritas, beers, cocktails, food and music — including a live performance from Sol y Rumba. You can RSVP to the event on Eventbrite.

The Running of the Chihuahuas
The Wharf | 760 Maine Ave. SW
Saturday | 2-5 p.m.

The 12th annual “Running of the Chihuahuas” is this weekend as well — starting at 2:15 p.m., over 150 chihuahuas will participate in races on the District Pier. The final chihuahua race is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m.

The event also features a pet parade with adoptable pets from Rural Dog Rescue, which focuses on rescuing dogs from high-kill rural shelters. A dog costume contest at 3:30 p.m. is also open to any breed of dog.

Several restaurants along the Wharf also have specialty cocktails named after adoptable dogs — you can also head to a photo booth with your furry friend or checkout a live DJ.

Organizers said that all proceeds from the race will go towards Rural Dog Rescue.

You can find more information and a full event schedule online.

Maryland

Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Party
La Catrina Bar & Lounge | 4935 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, Md.
Sunday | 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.

La Catrina Bar & Lounge is promising a “real Cinco de Mayo theme party” with regional music and two floors of fun.

The location’s dining floor opens at 11 a.m. and its club floor opens at 6 p.m. It’s offering drink and food specials all night long — including $5 margaritas, $5 tequila shots and $12 tacos banderas.

Heading to the bar with a group? You can also get a $25 beer bucket or a $25 margarita bucket.

Event entry is free and no ticket is needed. You can find more information on Eventbrite.

Latin Music Social
Grail Arthouse | 112 Frederick Ave., Rockville, Md.
Saturday | 6 p.m.

In the second edition of this series, the BNC Hideout is teaming up with Grail Arthouse to bring back its Latin Music Social.

The event starts off with an art gallery showcase and live music from 6 to 8 p.m. You can also take to the dance floor — DC Touch is offering beginner bachata lessons from 8 to 9 p.m., followed by social dancing until 10 p.m.

The night wraps up with more live performances.

You can RSVP to the event on Eventbrite.

Virginia

Alexandria Bier Garden | 710 King St., Alexandria, Va.
Saturday – Sunday

Alexandria Bier Garden is offering specials all weekend. A DJ will “get the party started” at 1 p.m. each day — and you can swing by the bar for $5 margaritas or $3 tacos.

The event page said that it will also have chilaquiles, margaritas, live music and more.

Find out more on Eventbrite.

Inca Social | 2670 Avenir Pl., Vienna, Va. | 1776 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va.
Saturday – Sunday

Inca Social is offering specials at both its Vienna and Arlington locations all weekend as well — swing by from open to 9 p.m. for $5 margiaritas or $3 tacos.

“Save the date, rally your amigos, and let’s make this Cinco de Mayo unforgettable together!” it said in a post.

You can find more information on Facebook.

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