Plan your Cinco de Mayo in Alabama here

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A pomegranate margarita from Taco Mama is a great way to celebrate, too. (Liv George / The Bama Buzz)

Cinco de Mayo is next week. Yes, we’re already planning for May! So while your mind reels over us already being five months into 2024, I’ll make your Cinco de Mayo plans easy with seven events all across the Yellowhammer State.

Roosters Block Party in downtown Mobile

  • What: An all-day block party with a Mariachi band, drink specials + activities for the kiddos.
  • When: Sunday, May 5, 12-6PM
  • Where: 211 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36602
  • Cost: Free admission, food + drinks priced individually
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Cinco de Mayo riverboat cruise in Montgomery

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All aboard! (Caleb Turrentine / The Bama Buzz)
  • What: A unique take on Cinco de Mayo, cruise down the Alabama River aboard the Harriott II. You’ll find live music, commemorative glasses + delicious taco specials.
  • When: Sunday, May 5, 4:30-7PM
  • Where: 200 Coosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104
  • Cost: Tickets start at $30 + include chips with salsa—dinner options at an extra cost.
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La Esquina Cocina Block Party in Huntsville

  • What: The first-ever celebration of Hispanic heritage + culture at La Esquina Cocina in downtown Huntsville.
  • When: Sunday, May 5, 12-6PM
  • Where: 127 Holmes Ave NW Huntsville, Alabama 35801
  • Cost: Free admission, food specials at an extra cost
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Cinco de Mayo at Taj in Dothan

  • What: Enjoy a multicultural celebration of Cinco de Mayo with all your Mexican favorites plus some Peruvian and Indian cuisine, too.
  • When: Sunday, May 5, 6:30-9PM
  • Where: 2920 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301
  • Cost: Free admission, food at an extra cost
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Cinco de Mayo at Cactus Cantina in Fairhope

  • What: An all-day fiesta in Fairhope with margarita specials, yummy tacos + live music.
  • When: Sunday, May 5, 11AM-9PM
  • Where: 108 N Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532
  • Cost: Free admission, food at additional cost
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Cinco de Mayo bar crawl in Birmingham

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The bar crawl starts at Hi-Wire Brewing. (The Bama Buzz)
  • What: Get free admission to some of the best bars in Bham as you make your way through this fiesta of a pub crawl!
  • When: Sunday, May 5, 1-8PM
  • Where: Starts at Hi-Wire Brewing | 2901 4th Ave S Suite 1A, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Cost: $10.99 admission
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Lulu’s Cinco de Mayo celebration in Gulf Shores

  • What: Celebrate Cinco with $5 margaritas + $5 nachos at LuLu’s in Gulf Shores.
  • When: Sunday, May 5, 11AM-9PM
  • Where: 200 E 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
  • Cost: Free admission, food + drinks at an extra cost
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Liv George
Liv George

A Georgia native soaking up the sun on the Gulf Coast. Lover of Mardi Gras, beach days, and historical sites.

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