Cinco de Mayo celebrations around Chicago
💃 Entertainment
Mexico Fest: Experience the global celebration with performances and a market.
Friday 3-7pm, Saturday 1-7pm and Sunday 1-6pm at Navy Pier.
Free.
Saturday 2-9pm and Sunday 1-8pm in Bridgeview.
Tickets start at $10; Free for kids 3 and under.
😋 Food and Drinks
Tala House: Taste a variety of dishes, from seafood to vegetarian options, throughout the holiday weekend.
Robert's Pizza & Dough Co.: Celebrate with a $30 margarita flight and chicken tinga pizza. Plus, a live mariachi band.
11:30am-1:30pm on Saturday.
Reserve a table.
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila: Celebrate throughout the weekend with $5 frozen margaritas, $6 Modelos and $7 shots.
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