Are you having a fiesta for Cinco de Mayo? I always intend on doing something really fun for the holiday, and then it comes and goes so quickly that I forget! This year, I’ve begun planning early. I see bright colors, Mexican food and music, hat-making and more in my future.
Are you interested in doing something fun and cultural for your family for Cinco de Mayo too? Whether it’s an evening time dinner celebration or an all-day extravaganza, these are some ideas to help you pull it off.
Costumes & Decor
Colors of the Mexican flag (red, green, and white) are smart choices for your décor and costumes, and special outfits and accessories will make your party a hit. Don't purchase any special attire; rather, creatively arrange an ensemble from the pieces you already own.
If you absolutely must buy something new to wear, consider one of these colorful embroidered tunics(Amazon link) that are cute enough to wear any day of the year!
And what’s a Cinco de Mayo bash without sombreros? Nothing says good times like big hats! Sombreros are fun to wear for all ages, and make for great photos. You can make your own sombreros at home with a hot glue gun, plastic Solo cups, paper plates, and a few colorful embellishments. They're also easy to find at Party City, and while you’re there (or if you're picking up curbside), grab chili pepper necklaces plus colorful paper fans and streamers to spice up your décor.
Even if you don’t know your way around a kitchen, Tex-Mex is an easy cuisine to pull together. A taco salad, nachos (melted Velveeta cheese mixed with milk, Rotel, and add ground beef if you’d like), enchiladas (they’re super easy to make!), perhaps some margaritas for the "big kids", and the list goes on. Cinco de Mayo is the perfect day to make your famous homemade guacamole (or if you don’t make your own, pick up the delicious stuff at H-E-B). You might also consider celebrating at one of these Mexican restaurants in The Woodlands.
Activities & Entertainment
Culinary Arts
