Cinco de Mayo, which officially marks Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, is really more of an excuse for people to eat Mexican food and drink margaritas. Mexican restaurants across the country will be advertising food and drink specials to get people in their doors on Friday, May 5. And if this is how your family chooses to celebrate- just make sure you go somewhere that serves homemade tortillas. Trust me. If you have kids and want to make that first Friday of the month a little more festive at home instead of battling restaurant crowds, we’ve got some great ideas for you. Our City Mom Collective Sister Sites have some great resources of mom-approved recipes, activities, crafts, and more to make Cinco de Mayo a memorable day in your family.
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Kids
Kids LOVE a party. Throw up a few decorations, make a fun meal or snack, play a game and call it a party- they will be beside themselves. Cinco de Mayo is the perfect opportunity to have fun with your preschoolers. Check out these activities, books and food from Houston Moms that will make May 5 a day to remember for your little ones.
You can have a ton of fun with your kids on May 5 and still use it as a learning opportunity. There are so many great ideas for learning and fun in this post from Dallas Moms.
These ideas from Miami Mom Collective, including music recommendations and recipes, are sure to be a hit with your kids as well as the adults in your family!
Respectful Celebrations
It is important to understand that Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexican independence Day, and is not even a major holiday in Mexico. If you choose to celebrate with your kids, be sure you are doing it respectfully and not perpetuating cultural appropriation in your festivities, as explained in this post from ABQ Mom.
Additional Resources
As the holiday approaches, you may start looking for more ideas on how to celebrate with kids. Check out these resources from around the web:
15 Fun & Festive Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids
Kid Friendly Ideas for Cinco de Mayo
15+ Fab and Festive Cinco de Mayo Activities for Kids
7 Kid-Friendly Recipes to Serve on Cinco de Mayo
As moms, we want to make life fun any time we can. Often, we don’t think about the easy ways we can make lasting memories with our kids as well as teach them something about history with very little effort, time, or money. This year, celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your kids and turn an ordinary Friday into a party!
