Friday, May 3, 2013

Cinco de Mayo in Orlando - 2013


Looking for something to do to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Orlando (on a budget, of course)? Look no further ~ we've got you covered:

Friday

Brave the ridiculousness that will be the Might as Well Be Cinco Pub Crawl on Friday in Downtown Orlando. $12 advance, $15 at the door.

Saturday

Spend the day out at the Cocina 214 Block Party in Winter Park for the 1st Annual Running of the Chihuahuas (all race proceeds benefit the Winter Park Lost Pets Foundation and Florida Little Dog Rescue). 10:00am-2:00pm, $10 donation in advance, $15 at the door.

Looking for a great show? Head over to Parliament House's Tequila! party, featuring a special review by the Footlight Players (self-described as the finest female impersonation show in the nation) with a few guests! Shows at 10:00pm and midnight, free cover.

Other events include:

Cinco de Sucio at Little Fish, Huge Pond in Sanford
Pre-Cinco Party at Adobe Gila's, International Drive

Sunday

Get ready to glow for Cinco de Glow! Wear white for a glow paint street party complete with live music and, of course, drink specials! Free, at Bloodhound Brew Pub & Eatery (5801 Conroy Windermere Rd).

Get your inner college frat boy on at Trick Shot's 3rd Annual Hot Pepper Eating Contest. Free cover, 4:00pm-close.

From 5:00pm to 7:30pm, Bok Tower Gardens' classical musicians will play a medley of Latin American songs while visitors enjoy their home-made picnics or visit the Mexican food and drink stands. $5 per car.

Other events include:

Cinco de Mayo at Latin Quarter, Universal Studios CityWalk
Cinco de Drinko at Rocco's Tacos, Sand Lake Road
Cinco de Mayo Party at the Hideaway Bar, Colonialtown
5th of May Celebration at Stagger Inn, Downtown

And for those of you who aren't good at planning, just walk around Downtown ~ you'll be fine.

How are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Orlando?


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