Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Clearwater

Looking for a fiesta to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Help honor the Mexican Army’s 1862 victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in a plethora of ways in Clearwater.

Here is a rundown of some events throughout the city, as posted in the Clearwater Patch Events Calendar. (Hosting another event we missed? Please add it to our calendar here):

East Gateway Cinco de Mayo Celebration

What: This family-friendly celebration starts with the Gateway Farmers Market and features main events, from 3 to 8 p.m., include live bands and authentic Mexican entertainers, folk dancing and children’s activities.

Headline performers include Yoshiee, Cortez de la Sierra, the Trio Amistad Huasteca, the Mariachi Invasor de Mexico and Grupo Mahetzy.

When: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4

Where: 1200 block of Cleveland Street

Cost: Free

Parking: Parking is available at the Fifth Third Bank, 1150 Cleveland St., Greektown Grille, Maxa Enterprises, and the large grass lot on the corner at north Lincoln and Cleveland streets. Visit myclearwater.com/eastgateway.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Cali's on Mandalay

What: The event features door prizes, food and drink specials and a DJ spinning salsa tunes starting at 7 p.m.

When: 12-11 p.m. Saturday, May 4

Where: 608 Mandalay Ave

Cinco de Pikasso

What: Get buy one get one on drinkware and 20 percent off chip and dip platters.

When: 12-6 p.m. Sunday, May 5

Where: Practically Pikasso Safety Harbor, 500 Main St.

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