From family-friendly festivals and art fairs to a taco-and-margs bar crawl, there is fun on the agenda for everyone this holiday weekend. The following are five ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Wisconsin.
May 3 to May 5: Madison Symphony Orchestra: Fiesta Finale
Madison Symphony Orchestra will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo weekend with its Fiesta Finale performance. Performances are Friday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 5 at 2:30 p.m., in Overture Hall.
Cost: $15 to $102.
Tickets: www.overture.org.
May 4: 10th Annual Latino Art Fair
Madison
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Wisconsin during the 10th annual Latino Art Fair on Saturday, May 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Overture’s Promenade Hall and Terrace. Musical artists from throughout South-Central Wisconsin will perform traditional mariachi music and provide cultural musical instrument demonstrations. The event will also feature Colombian music and dance. Free to attend.
For more information: www.overture.org.
May 4: Milwaukee Tacos & Margs Crawl
Milwaukee
Get ready to party this Cinco de Mayo in Wisconsin and crawl through some of Milwaukee’s best bars and restaurants at the Tacos & Margs Crawl. The celebration begins at Third Street Tavern at noon for VIP guests and 2 p.m. for general admission on May 4. Party-goers will savor an assortment of tacos, handcraft margaritas, live entertainment and a professional photographer to capture it all. Other participating bars include Lucky Clover Irish Pub, Brothers Bar & Grill and more.
Cost: Starting at $24.99 per person, and registration is required.
Tickets: barcrawlnation.com.
May 4: Cinco de Mayo Family Festival
Milwaukee
Gather the family and head to UMOS Corporate Office in Milwaukee for the Cinco de Mayo Family Festival. The annual event will feature the fan-favorite Chihuahua beauty contest, tamale-eating contests, traditional Mexican fare, food trucks, carnival rides, live music performances and more on May 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free to attend.
For more information: facebook.com.
May 5: Cinco de Mayo Bash at The Wharf
Manitowoc
The Wharf Manitowoc will host the largest fiesta in Lakeshore on Sunday, May 5, 1 to 6 p.m., in honor of Cinco de Mayo in Wisconsin. The bash will feature live music from an eight-piece band specializing in Latin music, Grupo KN ZAVOR, in addition to salsa dancing, traditional fare, a Patrón Tequila pop-up bar and more.
For more information: www.facebook.com.