NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Cinco de Mayo is almost here and there are plenty of events in the Nashville area to attend and celebrate the Mexican holiday.
The holiday celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory of France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War, according to History.com.
According to History.com, the holiday is relatively a minor holiday in Mexico, however, in the United States, the day has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage specifically in areas with large Mexican American populations.
WSMV4 has created a list of events around Nashville:
- Pinewood Social is calling all singles to attend their “Single De Mayo” pool party. The party will be from noon to 4 p.m. with tickets starting at $30 per person. The ticket includes once frozen spicy margarita, pool access, music, lawn games and the possibility of love. For tickets, click here.
- Plaza Mariachi will be hosting the Cinco de Mayo Festival from noon to 11 p.m. The event is free until 7 p.m. when a cover charge begins. There will be free salsa lessons, food, music and more. For details, click here.
- Learn how to make margaritas Four Walls. The class includes a classic margarita upon arrival, snacks, three margarita-style cocktail tastings and recipes with instructions as well as a takeaway kit of Spicy Margarita essentials to continue your newfound mixology skills. Tickets are $90 and spots are limited. For more information, click here.
- Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the rooftops of Nashville. The Restaurant at W Nashville is hosting a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The buffet will include a taco bar, a seafood display, fresh pastries, classic hot breakfast items, assorted meats, cheese and more. The cost per person is $42. Top off the brunch with bottomless micheladas for $25. For details, click here.
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