Raleigh-Durham

Cinco de Mayo Events in Raleigh-Durham

From Tammy Biondi, former About.com Guide

Mariachi Los Galleros de Mexico at Futbol Tecate

Dos Taquitos Cinco de Mayo Outdoor Party
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
4:00 p.m.-Sunrise
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at one of Raleigh's most popular Mexican restaurants. The party features live music and margaritas in addition to Dos Taquitos' wildly good food.
5629 Creedmoor Rd. , Raleigh (919) 787-3373
Cinco De Drink-o Sombrero Bar Crawl
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Join this group of Triangle-area professionals in their quest to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at some of the Triangle's hottest bars without losing their sombreros.
For more information, call (919) 293-0105 or email
8th Annual John E. Norman Cinco de Mayo 10K
Saturday May 2, 2009
If the Cinco de Mayo makes you want to get out and run, take a drive down to Ft. Bragg and go for it! This event is hosted by Ft. Bragg's Mexican-American Association.
8:30 a.m., Clarion Prince Charles Hotel
450 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC
For more information, call race organizer Julio C. Ramirez at (910) 960-0994
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the NC State Fairgrounds
Sunday May 17, 2009
Yes, it's on the "diecisiete de Mayo" but why not stretch out the party for a couple of weeks?
This celebration features a Mexican-style rodeo, six bands and lots of vendors. Admission is $20 for adults and free for kids under 12. Rand Grandstand, NC State Fairgrounds.
For more information, call 910-258-5239

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