HOUSTON, Texas — As Cinco de Mayo approaches on Monday, May 5, Houston don dey prepare for plenty celebrations dis weekend. The city go burst with events wey go highlight the rich culture of Mexico and di vibrancy of di Latino community across North America.
From Saturday, May 3, people go fit enjoy various activities ranging from parades to food festivals and lots of music. Dis celebration dey mark di anniversary of di battle of Puebla wey happen on May 5, 1862, when di Mexican army beat di French forces. E don become big party for families and friends to come together to enjoy.
One event to catch on na di family-friendly piñata crafting class wey go happen on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Art Cellar Houston, located at 1809 Eldridge Pkwy. For just $30, children fit learn how to craft dia own piñatas before di big day.
Meanwhile, the Children’s Museum of Houston go host multiple activities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. dia Saturday, including lively performances for just $19.95 for adults and children over age 1. Dis event go surely keep di little ones entertained.
For families wey dey like parade, di League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) will don di streets of downtown Houston as dem kick off di Houston Cinco de Mayo Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Falls, colorful floats and cultural performances go dey line di streets starting on Dallas Street at Bagby Street. Make sure say you line up early by 7:30 a.m. at Allen Parkway to catch all di action.
Di Soul Flower Music Fest at Discovery Green from 2-9 p.m. na another show to watch for di weekend. For an admission fee of $10, guests fit immerse demself in soulful sounds while enjoying local art vendors.
If you sabi where to find tacos, join di taco and bar crawl along Washington Avenue at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets for general admission cost $24.99 while VIP access go set you back $64.99; VIPs go enjoy free tacos at selected spots and entry into di margarita tasting.
For music lovers, di East End Street Fest from 3-9 p.m. at Navigation Boulevard Esplanade go feature Grammy Award winner Sunny Sauceda and local groups like Del Castillo. Dey go serve local foods and art vendors as well.
Midtown also dey ready with a bar crawl from 5-11:30 p.m. on Saturday covering several bars at a price of $25, where dey provide select drinks and cover charges for all venues.
Di night no end there, as Inspector, a popular Mexican ska band, go perform from 8-10 p.m. at Hermann Park. Di concert dey free but tickets go dey available starting from Friday, May 2.
Come Monday, May 5, de celebration no go stop. Two events go take place, including a taco-eating contest and party DJ from 3 p.m. at 1802 Shepherd Dr. and a Cinco de Mayo block party at 712 Main St. Wehne you go fit enjoy margaritas, live mariachi music, and DJ until 7 p.m. on Monday.
As dis weekend dey unfold, all di people wey chop joy from festivities encourage to celebrate safely and responsibly, especially with alcohol and public safety in mind. Houston dey set to welcome everyone for dis joyous occasion.
