Let the fiesta begin! Here are some Cinco De Mayo party ideas for your celebration, which marks the independence of Mexico from France during the 1800s. Several thousands of people all over America now celebrate this event. Spice up your party with some of these hot ideas:

TRADITIONAL GARB

One of the best ways to set the tone is to request that your guests come dressed as their favorite historical personalities of the Mexican revolutionary war.

DECORATION IDEAS

You can opt to decorate in the Mexican flag colors, which are red, white, and green or elect to use an array of vibrant colors.

Fly a Mexican flag to liven up the room.

Decorate using various colored napkins, lanterns, tablecloths, and streamers.

Decorate with cactus. Accent tables and corners accordingly. Just be sure they are out of the way so thorns don\’t stick people.

String chili pepper lights around door frames, window frames, mantels, ceiling, bannister, etc.

Create a vase of colorful tissue paper flowers.

To bring a playful mood to the atmosphere, display straw party sombreros, maracas and other types of Mexican items.

Liven up your walls by hanging sombreros and Mexican serapes, which are woven rugs on the walls.

A FEW FUN EXTRAS

Play some Mexican music or the revolution music of olden times to help make your party atmosphere livelier.

If the party is at night and your city allows for fireworks such as sparklers and snaps, this would be a great option for entertaining your guests.

ACTIVITIES

Be sure to set up the most famous pinata, a donkey shape and allow the youngsters to take turns swinging at the pinata with a bat or broomstick.

Renting a movie regarding the revolution of Mexico could be fun and educational in teaching your guests about the Mexican culture and revolution.

MEXICAN FOOD IDEAS

You might consider having a Mexican buffet for your event. Opt to serve some of the Mexican classics.

Chips, salsa and guacamole are some of the most popular Mexican items that are traditionally served at these parties.

The items such as Mexican sopa which is a soup, chili rellenos and carne asada can also be served.

Chicken fajitas, enchilada casserole or tacos

Mexican rice

Refried and/or black beans

Some of the famous Mexican desserts such as coconut flan and chocolate atole would be a great and yummy addition.

Drinks such as horchata, which is spicy rice milk or aguas frescas, which is basically a fruit punch could be served.

FAVOR IDEAS

When thinking of Cinco De Mayo party ideas, be sure to include some favors for your guests. Adults who are attending might receive things like a sombrero, along with fiesta beads or chili pepper necklaces. Festive glasses that are made in a cacti shape or a sombrero top can also be offered as an adult favor.

The children could be given favors such as fiesta bubbles, peppers, geckos, sombreros etc. Homemade candies could be covered with colorful cellophane and tied with multi-colored ribbons, which could also be provided as favors to the guests.

PARTY ALTERNATIVE

Rather than arranging for a loud party, you might consider exploring the culture and history of Mexico. Make arrangements to visit the cultural center of Mexico or a nearby museum with a small group of friends. Then arrange to have lunch in a good, authentic Mexican restaurant.

Author Bio: Explore more fun Cinco De Mayo party ideas at Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas. You can also find lots of birthday party ideas for themes, invitations, decorations, cakes and more by visiting www.birthday-party-ideas-101.com, a party planning website written and edited by Professional Organizer, Elizabeth Chastain. Copyright: You may freely republish this article, provided the text, author credit, the active links, and this copyright notice remain intact.

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