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Cinco De Mayo has everything we love about a holiday – warm(er) weather, bright, colorful decorations, joyous festivities, historical significance, and an excuse to eat Mexican food. (Just kidding! Who needs an excuse?) Interestingly, although the holiday commemorates the day the Mexican army won an amazing victory over Napoleon III’s army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, it’s actually become more popular here in the United States. Today, it’s really about celebrating Mexican and Mexican-American culture. Take some time to teach your kids about the real story behind the holiday, and put together a Cinco De Mayo party your guests won’t forget! (Well, unless they drink too much tequila.)

Read:

Cinco De Mayo Book

Why just read about the history of Cinco De Mayo with your kids when you can SING about it? Teach younger kiddos (perfect for ages 3-5) about the holiday and get online access to accompanying music. Order here.

Get Festive:

Colorful Taco Holders

Keep your tacos looking terrific in these simple, stylish, and colorful taco holders. They’re BPA-free, and dishwasher/microwave-safe. They come in a set of 6, but each one holds 3 tacos – that’s what we’re taco in about!

Colorful Paper Plates

Amp up your paper plate game for fiesta time with these beautiful floral-decorated plates. Each pack contains 12 plates, 9″ in diameter, and you don’t have to wash them when you’re done.

Plastic Plates

If you’re serving food that requires a sturdier dish (7-layer bean dip anyone?) pull out these super solid, reusable plastic plates. Also BPA-free and microwave/dishwasher safe, they’ll keep your salsa from soaking through. Set of 12, 9.75” diameter.

Dinosaur and Tricera Taco Holder

Introducing your kids to new foods always requires some creativity and humor. And if there’s anything better than dinosaur food holders to support that process, we don’t know about it. From a Diplodocus to a Tricera Taco Holder – these are guaranteed to make any food more fun to eat.

Grab the Dinosaur Food Holder and the Tricera Taco Holder on Amazon.

Bright Large Napkins

Keep drinks from sweating on your tables and little mouths free from queso without resorting to plain old white table napkins. These colorful, larger-sized party napkins include a festive fringe for flair. Each pack of 16 comes in 8 different colors. Order here.

Bright Banner

It’s just not going to feel like a Cinco De Mayo party without some Mexican-style decorations. These colorful felt banners come in various patterns, inspired by traditional Mexican art and including cultural elements. Made of thick felt fabric, each panel measures 16.3″(W) ×11″(H) and includes a 17.3ft string. String up the set of 18 as a banner or use them as placemats!

Flower Crown

Look, we’re not saying you HAVE to dress up for your Cinco De Mayo party, but wouldn’t it be more fun if you did? These flower crowns create a colorful and easy costume – even for guests who show up wearing their jeans and flip-flops. Pass them out at the door and watch everyone get a little more festive (even your spouse). Order here.

Eat:

Take your tacos to the next level with these Slow Cooker Chipotle Orange Street Tacos. Shredded chicken (or pork) in a sweet and spicy chipotle orange sauce, all made in the slow cooker or instant pot. Done up right with lime smashed avocado, cheese, and a little spicy pineapple slaw, for the best “street” tacos at home, any night of the week.

Do:

Put out some tissue paper and pipe cleaners for a very easy activity to celebrate the holiday by making Mexican Paper Flowers. This tutorial will show you the step-by-step process. (it’s so easy!) If you want to stretch out the holiday celebration, you could make these with your kids the day before and use them as decor.