Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States. The holiday commemorates the Mexican military’s victory over French forces in 1862, and is known to be a vibrant, festive happening. To help you prepare, we rounded up the schedule of events happening locally as well as which restaurants in the area will be serving up themed food and drinks. Read on to learn more about celebrating Cinco de Mayo locally in Hoboken and Jersey City.
Events
May 5th – Cinco de Mayo Fiesta On The Hudson | 11 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City
This event includes festive decorations, mariachi music, a live DJ , delicious Mexican cuisine, and lots of views of the NYC skyline. Learn more here.
May 5th – Cinco de Comedy Stand-Up Comedy Show Hosted by Hudson Harbor + Bomb Comedy Factory | 333 Grand Street, Jersey City
The headliner of this comedy show will be Oscar Aydin, along with a lineup of other comedians. Learn more here.
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May 5th – 11th Annual Hoboken Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl | 76 River Street, Hoboken
This event starts at Texas Arizona and takes participants to various bars throughout Hoboken such as Tally Ho, 80 River, and Wicked Wolf. Learn more here.
May 7th – Hoboken Cinco de Mayo Weekend Bar Crawl | 76 River Street, Hoboken
This event starts at Texas Arizona takes participants to various bars throughout Hoboken like Mills Tavern, The Shannon, and more. Learn more here.
Places to Celebrate
Departed Soles Brewing Co. | 150 Bay Street, #2A, Jersey City
Departed Soles is selling its Mexican-style lager, which is brewed with an extra dose of lime peel and Himalayan pink sea salt. Learn more here.
East LA | 508 Washington Street, Hoboken
Enjoy Taco Tuesdays or celebrate Cinco De Mayo with this local spot’s infamous frozen margaritas or one of 902 Brewing’s Mexican-style lager sold here. Learn more here.
Madd Hatter | 221 Washington Street, Hoboken
Cinco de Mayo might be on a Thursday, but Madd Hatter you can get $19.99 unlimited tacos and half-price tequila shots every Tuesday. Celebrate the holiday early at this spot, or enjoy tacos on Cinco here too. Learn more here.
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Orale Mexican Kitchen | 1426 Willow Avenue, Hoboken + 341 Grove Street, Jersey City
Orale also has Taco Tuesdays, where the restaurant offers 50% off select tacos. Enjoy the dish with margaritas or a beer on Cinco, or any day. Learn more here.
902 Brewing Co. | 101 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City
902 Brewing released a Mexican-style lager made with sea salt and fresh lime just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Learn more here.
