{"id":4216,"date":"2018-05-03T18:26:13","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T18:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bwsouthbay.com\/?p=4216"},"modified":"2018-05-03T18:26:13","modified_gmt":"2018-05-03T18:26:13","slug":"your-cinco-de-mayo-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/bwsouthbay\/your-cinco-de-mayo-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Cinco de Mayo Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Just a short drive to the border, you don\u2019t have to head to Mexico to celebrate Cinco de Mayo\u2014though you certainly can! However, the celebration of the Mexican Army\u2019s victory over French forces in 19<sup>th<\/sup> century Puebla is much bigger on this side of the border, especially in Los Angeles where the Mexican-American community is so rich and thriving.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4217\" src=\"https:\/\/bwsouthbay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/04\/GettyImages-664229732-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/bwsouthbay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2018\/04\/GettyImages-664229732-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/bwsouthbay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2018\/04\/GettyImages-664229732-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/bwsouthbay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2018\/04\/GettyImages-664229732.jpg 591w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Descanso Gardens in nearby Flintridge (1418 Descanso Drive) features a fiesta amidst the botanical gardens. Indulge in a Mexican buffet while a mariachi band winds through the walkways. Drunken beans, imported beer, chili, enchiladas, scratch-made tamales, and much more are on the menu. Admission is $50 for adults\/$25 for children.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest celebration in Los Angeles\u2014and one of the biggest in the entire country\u2014is Fiesta Broadway which takes place at North Broadway and West 1<sup>st<\/sup> Street in the heart of the city. Now in its 29<sup>th<\/sup> year, it takes over the city and is known as the \u201cSuper Bowl of Festivals.\u201d Over 300,000 people flock to the celebration each year while famous Latinx artists perform and revelers enjoy local cuisines. A carnival is part of the free event, and you\u2019ll want to ride share or take a taxi to this party.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Party for the Record Books<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl of Santa Monica takes you on a whirlwind from 6 p.m. \u2013 2 a.m. Visit some of the best pubs, clubs and bars in town known for their margaritas, tequilas, and imported beer. Everything is kept top secret until the big day, and you\u2019ll need to be 21+ and book early. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/aboutla.californianightlife.com\/event\/63617\/santa-monica-cinco-de-mayo-pubcrawl\">www.californianightlife.com<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n<p>Fiesta at FIG! is a party many wait for the entire year. Located at Figat7th, 735 S. Figueroa St., the party stretches from noon \u2013 9 p.m. It\u2019s free, open to the public, and includes live music, $5 margaritas, and more than a few tricks up its sleeve.<\/p>\n<p>How will you be celebrating?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Just a short drive to the border, you don\u2019t have to head to Mexico to celebrate Cinco de Mayo\u2014though you certainly can! 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