Whether you prefer to paint, crawl or sail through Cinco de Mayo, The Evergreen State has you covered with a variety of events and dining celebrations to help you get the most out of Cinco de Mayo in Washington.
Cinco de Mayo Party Cruise
Seattle
Join Waterway Cruises for a Cinco de Mayo bash on the water. The party will take place on Friday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m., with departure slated for 8 p.m. The cruise will sail over Seattle’s surrounding lakes while guests enjoy a specialty dinner menu, handcrafted cocktails, prize giveaways, dance performances and live music from a DJ. The fare lineup features fresh fruit with Tajin, chile and lime; tortilla chips with a side of salsa, guacamole or queso; mini elote cups with corn, mayonnaise, lime, queso fresco and cilantro; a taco station; a tostada station; and churro conchas from the local bakery, Bakescapade! Each dish can be made gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan upon request. The celebration is for 21-plus, and tickets start at $76 per person. For more information, visit waterwayscruises.com.
Cinco de Mayo Festival
Sunnyside
One of the largest Cinco de Mayo festivals in the Pacific Northwest takes place in Downtown Sunnyside annually from May 5 to May 7. The fiesta is one of the best celebrations for those looking to enjoy Cinco de Mayo in Washington, with an assortment of events, fun and activities for everyone in the family. The schedule begins with a carnival, live music performance and street dancing on Friday, May 5, followed by two days of 100 vendors, dancing horses, live entertainment, parades, a car show and the most incredible food you’ve ever tasted. Admission to the event is free and open to all ages. For more information, visit cometothesun.com.
Cinco de Mayo at Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden
Seattle
Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden in South Seattle is throwing a Cinco de Mayo bash for locals and guests alike. The fun will start at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 5 and will feature authentic Mexican cuisine from Taqueria La Original Mexican Food, handcrafted cocktails, $5 Mexican beers, great music and a whole lot more fun. For more information, visit ounceswestseattle.com.
Spokane Taco & Margs Crawl
Spokane
Get ready to party this Cinco de Mayo in Washington and crawl your way through some of Spokane’s best bars and restaurants at Spokane Tacos & Margs Crawl. The celebration begins at Borracho Tacos & Tequila at noon for VIP guests and 2 p.m. for general admission on Saturday, May 6. The party will kick off at the bar with an assortment of tacos, handcrafted margaritas, live entertainment and a professional photographer to capture it all. The party will continue as attendees crawl through a curated selection of participating venues across Spokane for more fare, drinks and fun. Some destinations crawlers will visit include Red Lion Pub, Globe Nightclub, Boombox Pizza and more. Individuals who complete the full bar crawl will be rewarded up to $50. Tickets to Spokane Tacos & Margs Crawl start at $24.99 per person, and registration is required. For more information, visit barcrawlnation.com.
Cinco de Mayo Paint & Sip
Burien
Celebrate the beauty and history of Mexico with Heart Gallery Paint and Sip’s Cinco de Mayo Paint & Sip. The celebration will take place on the holiday from 6 to 8 p.m. with two hours of painting and sipping various libations, including wine, margs, cervezas and other cocktails. The event is friendly to all painting levels and will be led by an instructor who will guide you through an acrylic painting process of the above portrait. Cinco de Mayo Paint & Sip is for those 21-plus, with admission starting at $40 per person. Reservations are required. For more information, visit heartgallerypaintandsip.com.