How to Host a Cinco de Mayo Party

Celebrate Mexican culture on May 5 and party like there’s no mañana! Throw a simple Cinco de Mayo Party or Fiesta Party. Party Centre shows you how in easy ocho steps!

UNO: CALL ALL YOUR AMIGOS AND AMIGAS!

Send out invitations a week before your planned celebration. Make sure it reflects your party theme and give them a sneak peek of the party that’s about to take place. You can create your own invitation, shoot out an e-invite or make it quick with our ready-made Fiesta Fun Postcard Invitation!

DOS: SPICE UP THE PARTY!

Celebrate this significant Mexican holiday that commemorates the anniversary of an early victory by Mexican forces over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on this historic date. Get everyone in the mood for a night of victory, revelry, and merriment as you hang this Mexican Flags Paper Banner You can also turn up the festive vibe to your party venue with the se welcoming and inviting Fiesta Decoration. You can even transport them to a Mexican-inspired Scene Setter Add-Ons to further lend a realistic feel and touch to the occasion. These also serve as great backdrops for photos.

TRES: ‘MI CASA ES TU CASA’

Show some warmth and hospitality. Make your guests feel at home as you serve up some authentic Mexican food such as burritos, nachos, tacos and salsa, and the likes and place these on Fiesta-inspired tableware. Dress up your party table and let your guests enjoy a sumptuous feast that awaits them! Finish off with margaritas, tequila, and other great party mixes or beverages. Pour these on fantastic and colorful glasses. Choose from these colorful variety of Fiesta Glasses to include in your table setting and complement your party theme. Cheers!

QUATRO: OLE! OLE! OLE!

Fire up the fiesta party with our festive balloons. Get any of these vibrant Fiesta Balloons and watch these add to the spectacle of your fiesta party.

CINCO: BAILAMOS!

Get everyone to groove or salsa the afternoon away! Fire up your party and make it sizzle. Heat up the dance floor by playing some mood music. Take a cue from our Caliente Party Music CD , or bring a Latin flava with our Latin Fiesta CD music.

SEIS: PARTY LIKE A MEXICAN! GET SMASHED!

Liven up the celebration! Entertain your guests with a fun and engaging piñata activity. Load it up with loads of party treats and watch them eagerly take turns to smash-it-up or pull the string to see those treats tumble out. Choose from our eye-catching Fiesta Piñatas!

SIETE: PULL OFF A MEXICAN LOOK! PRONTO

Dress the part. Hand out the perfect wearables from our Fiesta Wearables Kit to your amigos and amigas. Remember to get everyone to flash their smiles as they achieve an authentic Mexican look when they put on these Fiesta Mustaches, Fiesta Bandana, Facial Hair Fiesta Set, or wear this Fiesta Multicolored Serape.

OCHO: DON’T FORGET TO SAY “GRACIAS, AMIGOS Y AMIGAS”

Finally, don’t forget to give a word of thanks to your guests for stopping by. Give them something to remember your fiesta party by such as this Fiesta Bead Shot Glass Necklace that they can wear, that will certainly keep them in high spirits. It’s that simple. Hosting your own Cinco de Mayo party has never been this easy. Andale! Andale! Find more inspiration for your Cinco de Mayo Party as you browse our pages. You may also check out our quick, think-ahead Party Checklist so you won’t miss out on any party essentials. HAPPY FIESTA!