8 epic ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Metro Vancouver this year
The annual Cinco de Mayo celebration begins at the beginning of May across Metro Vancouver and offers many ways to get the hang of it.
Take a look at some of the best ways to enjoy the festivities in our Dutch mainland round. Cinco de Mayo takes place at the Harbor Events Center on Saturday, May 4. The 5-hour fiesta will include food, music and dance performances to enjoy your friends all night. Selected athletes from last year include Tren al Sur Orquesta Tabasko and Las Estrellas de Vancouver all female Mariachi bands.
When: Saturday, May 4 | 9:30 pm – 3 am
Where: Harbor Events Center ̵[ads1]1; 750 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Cost: $ 20 – regular ticket | $ 30 – at the door
Cinco de Mayo Pub Night Cruise
Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours in New Westminster offers adult ages 19+ a three-hour cruise with Samba, Mambo, Salsa and Merengue DJ music, as well as Mexican and Central American cuisine and drink specials.
When: Friday 3. mai | 7 – 10 pm
Where: Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours – 900 Quayside Drive New Westminster
Cost: $ 39.95 per person + tax
Cinco de Mayo Mariachi / Salsa band [19659019] Come down to the Waldorf Hotel on Saturday May 4 to party and enjoy 2 live bands, a DJ, drinks and snacks. Enjoy Orquesta Tabasko and Special Guest "Mariachi Tabasko" Band plays the classic Latin hits and DJ MiXXX which plays the best of Salsa, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Merengue and Bachata.
When: Saturday, May 4 | [19659000]] [19659000]] Waldorf Hotel – 1489 E Hastings St, Vancouver
Cost: $ 20
Boat Cruise Cinco de Mayo
The Mexican Fiesta on water runs from 7 to 11 pm Saturday, May 4, and offers three floors of three Djs. The evening also includes a choice of light or full buffet. The boat leaves from 750 Pacific Boulevard in False Creek.
When: Saturday May 4 | 7 – 11 pm
Where: Cuchillo's – 750 Pacific Boulevard in False Creek Vancouver
Cost: $ 39 to $ 76 (includes buffet selection) ]
Cinco De Mayo 2019
West and IAB Canada invite you to throw at your sombreros and grab your maracas to join our neighboring month's Cinco De Mayo event. The ticket includes dinner.
When: Wednesday, May 1 | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM The first 100 people at Cabana will get a free sample drink, thanks to El Jimador Tequila. It will be Latin + Top 40 mixed all night by Wanderlust's Thursday's Resident DJ, Thunder. When: Thursday, May 2 | Enjoy live performances by locals Miriachi bands and traditional Mexican snacks. Decorate a sugar skull mask and enjoy this lively cultural experience. Free, but the organizers ask you to pre-register. When: Sunday May 5 | 12 – 3 pm This Burrito Eating Challenge asks you to consume a Taco Del Mar 5-Pounder ™ in 30 minutes or less, and it's free. 5-Pounder ™ is a five-pound burrito rolled with four tortillas filled with rice, beans, beef, cheese, pico de gallo and sauce. It equals four and a half Baja Burritos – and it usually costs $ 30. When: Sunday May 5 | 12-17
Where: Anza Club – 3 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Cost: $ 39 to $ 76 (includes buffet selection ) 19659036] Cinco De Mayo Party (sponsored by El Jimador Tequila)
]: Cabana Lounge – 1159 Granville Street, Vancouver
Cost: $ 39 to $ 76 (includes buffet selection) World Music Festival Cinco De Mayo
Where: Cabana Lounge – 1159 Granville Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free 11. Annual Cinco de Mayo 5-Pounder ™ Burrito Eating Challenge
Where: Taco Del Mar – 113-2020 Oxford Connector, Port Coquitlam
Cost: Free
