Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas From Photo Booth of the Stars

Alright Chicagoland who’s ready to dust off their margarita pitcher and pretend they are in Mexico?! Photo Booth of the Stars sure is! We are over this cold and rainy weather and ready to celebrate the warm weather that is yet to come, it IS coming, right???

If you don’t have your fiesta party plans in order then this post is perfect for you.

Quick Cinco de Mayo lesson via the History Channel

Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. Cinco de Mayo traditions include parades, mariachi music performances and street festivals in cities and towns across Mexico and the United States.

How to celebrate

Margaritas of course!

We found this recipe for Pure Mexican Margaritas over at the Kitchn. Don’t they look so pretty and delicious and festive?

Pure Mexican Margarita

Serves 2

2 ounces (1/4 cup) tequila 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) freshly squeezed lime juice 3/4 ounce (1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons) agave nectar or 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) Simple Syrup 3/4 ounce (1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons) cold water 1 slice lime (sliced crosswise into a wheel) 3 tablespoons kosher salt, optional

Shake the tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, and water vigorously with ice and strain into a chilled rocks glass or coupe filled with ice. Garnish with the wheel of lime.

Optional garnish: before filling the glass with ice, moisten the rim and dip it in a dish of kosher salt.

No Cinco de Mayo party will be complete without these margaritas. Check out the entire post on these delightfully delicious drinks HERE.

Party Décor

Let the warmth and cheerfulness of Mexico take over your party decorations. Choose bright and happy colors to spread throughout your venue or party location.

Festive Activities

Without a doubt a Piñata is a necessity and no fiesta would be complete without one! If you are sticking with tradition cram one full of candy, toys, and small items that your guests will love!

If you are hosting an adult only party then check out some really fun piñata stuffer ideas from Apartment Therapy. Some really fun ideas include gift cards, movie tickets, bottle openers, gum, and more.

A quick tip from Photo Booth of the Stars is to throw in some shooters!

Menu

Don’t just limit yourself to chips and dip!