COLORADO, USA — Although often incorrectly-labeled as Mexican Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates the victory of an outnumbered Mexican army over the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
Cinco de Mayo is now a celebration of Latino culture and the tradition of freedom.
Cities, towns, bars and restaurants across Colorado are hosting celebrations on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, with food and drink specials and entertainment.
ARVADA
Arvada Marketplace-Connection - Sunday, May 5 - The Cinco de Mayo celebration at Arvada Marketplace begins at 11 a.m. with a live mariachi band, food samples, promotions and more.
AURORA
Aurora Cinco de Mayo - Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 - Aurora's 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo celebration will be held in downtown Aurora's Fletcher Plaza with food, live entertainment and more.
BRECKENRIDGE
Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Sunday, May 5 - This 36th annual celebration, hosted by the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center and Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, begins at 5 p.m. at Mi Case with food, drink, live music, door prizes, silent auction and more.
CASTLE ROCK
Outlets at Castle Rock - Saturday, May 4: The Cinco de May celebration at Outlets at Castle Rock will have live Ballet Folklórico performances, tasty food truck and cerveza selections, live music and more.
DENVER
Cinco de Mayo Denver - Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 - Denver's two-day celebration at Civic Center Park will have more than 350 exhibitors and food vendors, entertainment on several stages, children’s carnival, parade, chihuahua races, taco eating contest and more.
Colorado Symphony's Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Para La Familia - Sunday, May 5 - The Colorado Symphony and the Mexican Cultural Center will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a concert, plus special activities for all ages highlighting Mexican culture, music and regional dancing. The free celebration at the Garibaldi Plaza begins at noon with local mariachi and folklorico talent, food and beverages.
Latin Fest 2019 - Friday, May 3 - The 11th annual Latin Fest, presented by the CU Boulder Latino Alumni Association and the DU Latino Alumni Association, is Friday night at the Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center with food and music to benefit scholarships for future students.
95.7 The Party Presents Cinco de Mayo - Friday, May 3 - 95.7 The Party will hold a Cinco de Mayo celebration Friday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Mile High Station with DJ Chonz, food trucks, yard games, prize giveaways and more.
FORT COLLINS
Northern Colorado Cinco de Mayo Festival - Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 - Fort Collins' celebration takes place Saturday and Sunday in Old Town Square with a margarita and beer garden, kids' zone, bounce houses, inflatables, water balls, obstacle course, live music, food vendors and more.
GREELEY
Cinco de Mayo Greeley Festival - Saturday, May 4 - The 34th annual Cinco de Mayo Greeley Festival will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Greeley’s Island Grove Regional Park with live music, kids' play area, bounce houses, car show, food vendors and more.
KREMMLING
Cinco de Mayo Family Fiesta - Sunday, May 5 - Kremmling will celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Town Square from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. with food and fun for the whole family.
LONGMONT
Longmont Celebrates Cinco de Mayo - Saturday, May 4 - Longmont's 17th annual celebration at Roosevelt Park features delicious food, live music, a car show, shopping, break dance competition, free family activities and more.
PUEBLO
Pueblo de Mayo - Friday, May 3 - Friday's Pueblo de Mayo concert stars Baby Bash and Frankie J at the Southwest Motors Events Center at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. The concert co-stars Baez, NB Ridaz, A Lighter Shade of Brown and Kid Frost. Tickets are sold at AltitudeTickets.com.
WHEAT RIDGE
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra ¡Cinco de Mayo! - Sunday, May 5 - The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra closes its season with Sunday's performance at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church featuring vocalist Christine Barbosa and Ritmo Jazz Latino.
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