Why You Should Throw the Best Cinco de Mayo Parties
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By: Christine Szalay-Kudra
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2010-03-11 01:26:22 |
Instead of grabbing your keys and heading to the bar, have your own Cinco de Mayo bash. You get to have your favorite foods and drinks and there is no cover charge. Grab your most colorful clothes, throw on some salsa music, and start to plan your party. The best part about all this is you are in charge. The party is in the best of hands.
Plan your menu carefully. Delegate dishes to friends and family if you wish so you do not have to prepare it all yourself. Catering may also be an option to think about. Choose some exotic dishes you love like tamales, quesadillas, and individual flans. Set up a taco or a salsa bar. Provide enough beverages for all of your guests. If you are providing alcoholic drinks, a nice Mexican beer or tequila may be a good choice. Do not forget a non alcoholic option for those who choose not to imbibe. Horchata and agua fresco are refreshing Mexican beverages suitable for any age.
Decorations will help set the mood. Many party stores now carry supplies for Mexican themed gatherings. You can get brightly colored plates and cups as well as banners to hang on the walls. Strings of multicolor pennants are fun to string outdoors. Put up some red chili lights around the food table and hand out some fun sombreros or maracas to your guests to enjoy. Make some beautiful tissue paper flowers and use them to adorn your home. Hang streamers in the colors of the Mexican flag: red, green, and white. You can even go all out and hang up a pinata.
Write up your guest list. How many can you accommodate in your home? Design your invitations with the colors of the Mexican flag and send them out early enough so your friends can plan on attending. Request that they RSVP so you know how many guests you can expect at the big event.
What about music? Mariachi bands are the perfect choice for these parties. You can find some CDs with this type of music at your local Latino shops. After eating, move some of the furniture out of the way, so your guests can dance during the party.
If you are having a family party and there will be children present, you may want to plan some fun games. Kids enjoy pinatas, pin the tail on the donkey (or burro) and other fun games. If you want to plan ahead, put together a scavenger hunt and pair up kids with adults.
Hosting Cinco de Mayo parties can be fun and rewarding for all. You might even make it an annual occurrence. The key to a great party is planning and delegation; you will not have disappointment when you plan for success.
Once your party has ended you will be able to look back and judge its success. Did your guests enjoy themselves? What about you? You will know it was successful if you can look back with fond memories.
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