Best Places to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

1 Market Square, San Antonio, TX

The San Antonio area has a large Mexican-American population and the bars in the area make some of the best tequila-based drinks in the country. Make your way to Market Square for live music and tons of great food.

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2 Albuquerque, NM

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Albuquerque's celebration goes on for several days and includes all sorts of unique activities. Make sure to watch the Running of the Chihuahuas for a good laugh, and then admire the city's gorgeous Spanish-style architecture.

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3 Detroit

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Besides the huge parade the city throws with music and dancing, Detroit also offers a couple cantina crawls. Check out El Barzon for an authentic Mexican meal.

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4 Little Village, Chicago

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The Little Village neighborhood of Chicago is the place to be if you want to celebrate big. The area is dripping in vibrant colors and there's tons of great food everywhere you turn.

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5 Dolores Park, San Francisco

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In the heart of the Mission District of San Francisco sits Dolores Park, a large, hilly patch of grass where people from all over the city come to hang out. On Cinco de Mayo, the park is filled with people enjoying music, eating incredible Mission District burritos, and drinking beer in the sun.

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6 New York City

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For over two decades now NYC has put on a major Cinco de Mayo celebration. There's a huge parade in Central Park and several different margarita pub crawls.

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7 Phoenix, AZ

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The Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival includes boxing, mouthwatering dishes, and a kids' zone for the young ones.

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8 Denver

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The Cinco de Mayo Celebrate Culture Festival in Denver lasts for two whole days. You can expect tons of live Latin jazz and Spanish rock, as well as countless food booths.

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9 St. Paul, MN

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This might be surprising, but St. Paul has one of the best Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the country. Make sure to check out the incredible car show, then try some of the best margaritas the area has to offer.

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10 Plaza Olvera, Los Angeles

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During Cinco de Mayo, Plaza Olvera is a mecca for art, music, and dance that revolves around Mexican culture. It's also a great place to shop for authentic items — there's a big fair filled with unique artifacts.

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