Life’s a Fiesta! 5 Exciting Cinco de Mayo Events Around San Antonio

(May 04, 2017)

5-De-Mayo-Events-San-Antonio.jpgWith San Antonio's favorite holiday falling on a Friday this year, you can be sure Cinco de Mayo festivities will be in full swing. Check out some of the exciting events happening near our Springs San Antonio luxury apartment communities.

1. Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce St, San Antonio
210.207.8600
17.2 miles from Springs at Live Oak

Market Square's annual three-day Cinco de Mayo celebration is one of the largest in the country, drawing nearly 50,000 guests. The plazas will be filled with vendors selling authentic food and beverages as well as booths featuring handmade arts and craft items. Live music and heritage performances will be held all weekend long. The festival runs from May 5–7, and admission is free for the family-friendly event.

2. Painting with a Twist
11019 Culebra Rd, #118, San Antonio
210.807.8265
1.0 miles from Springs at Alamo Ranch

Have you taken part in a popular paint-and-sip event? Painting with a Twist is hosting a special Cinco de Mayo evening on May 5. The studio provides all art supplies as well as cups and corkscrews, while you bring your favorite beverage and snacks. Tickets are $35 per person and seating is limited, so reservations are required.

3. Nacho Ordinary Cinco de Mayo
Brews Brothers, 7403 Leslie Rd, San Antonio
210.577.5561
3.4 miles from Springs at Alamo Ranch

Cinco de Mayo at Brews Brothers is so huge that four walls can't contain it! They're taking the party out to the parking lot with food trucks, drink specials and DJ Malik Suarez spinning tunes. Festivities kick off at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 5.

4. La Fonda on Main
2415 N Main Ave, San Antonio
210.733.0621
13.8 miles from Springs at Bandera

Whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo with your significant other or your BFFs, San Antonio's oldest Mexican restaurant is the perfect place for dinner. La Fonda on Main opened in 1932 and has served celebrities such as Franklin Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, Gary Cooper and John Wayne. Friday hours are 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. and reservations are recommended.

5. Cinco de Mayo Weekend
Ruggedman Brewing Company, 7600 S Old Bastrop Hwy, New Braunfels
6.4 miles from Springs at Creekside

Join Ruggedman Brewing for their first annual Cinco de Mayo weekend from May 5–7. Activities will include a salsa competition, special pricing on beer, and the release of their small-batch Gold Pan Blonde with sea salt and lime.

Share your Cinco de Mayo plans with us in the comments!

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