TOP 5 CINCO DE MAYO PARTY IDEAS
There’s no better way to celebrate the 5th of May than with a fabulous Cinco de Mayo fiesta! We’ve salsa’d our way through lots of Cinco de Mayo celebrations over the years, so if you’re looking for the best Mexican fiesta ideas–you’ve come to the right place.
From colorful avocado balloon mosaics to Pink-o de Mayo cocktails; we’re spilling all of our favorites to fiesta like there’s no mañana! So, read on for the Top Five Best Cinco de Mayo Party Theme Ideas, and must-have party decorations.
1. classic Mexican fiesta
The key to a perfect Cinco de Mayo fiesta? Bright colors, fringe garlands, and lots of traditional decor. These papel picado banners are a Bonjour Fête favorite because they’re inexpensive, easy to set up, and instantly transform your space.
We recommend layering your garlands and banners for a fun, eclectic feel. And if you really want to spice things up, add a multi-color balloon garland and an authentic Mexican piñata!
For the tablescape, layer your way to fiesta flair! Start with a patterned table runner, then pile on a vibrant dinner plate and a smaller appetizer plate. Don't be afraid to mix and match! After all, the more color, pattern, and personality, the better.
Complete the look with a playful accent like this hand-painted die-cut maraca!
2. Cactus Fringe Fiesta
This next Cinco de Mayo party is sure to prickle any cactus-lover’s fancy! Going with a cactus theme is always a fabulous idea for a fiesta. All you really need are some desert green decorations and cute cactus tableware.
And, since we’re layering lovers, we suggest pairing these green octagonal plates with your cactus-shaped small plates. Then, set out some cactus napkins, cups, and green wooden cutlery for the total tropic tablescape.
Finally, we recommend a desert-themed dessert like this cactus-covered cake. So tasty, we give it two arms up!
Sweet treats are always welcome after all that spicy Mexican food, so we suggest including some colorful cupcakes and sugar cookies as well.
3. Cactus Flowers & Cocktails Fiesta
If you’re throwing a fiesta for your señoritas, we love the idea of spinning this celebration into a cactus flowers and cocktails theme! You can stick with the same tableware, just add some colorful accents, floral details, and, of course, lots of margaritas.
For extra fun, make sure to include tiny succulents or little cactus gifts to hand out as party favors. Not only are these fiesta favors pretty and unique, but they also double as an adorable addition to your other Cinco de Mayo decor. De nada!
4. Holy Guacamole Fiesta
Since guac is extra and so are we, this avocado-crazy Cinco de Mayo party theme is one of our muchas favorites. We decorated with a spectacular avocado balloon installation, colorful party fans, and a fabulous fiesta floral arrangement.
To get this party started, we hung colorful crepe paper garlands and banners. We love alternating textures and colors, so a papel picado garland would also fit this fiesta beautifully. The more hanging decorations you have, the better!
And, to make the space feel more cohesive, we put a bouquet of flowers that matched our color scheme on top of an adorable paper mache taco as the centerpiece.
As you’ve seen, fuego fiesta colors are not only necessary for Cinco de Mayo decor, but also for Cinco de Mayo tableware.
To get this look, alternate colored chargers at each setting, and layer some smaller striped plates on top. Finish it off with a matching striped cup, boho printed napkin, and a pair of wooden cutlery.
5. Pink-o de Mayo Fiesta
For our final party idea, we’re making Pink-o de Mayo a thing! All you really need to do is round up your pink decor and stock your bar cart with all the fiesta drink fixings.
This celebration calls for lots of pretty pink margaritas! To spice up your basic cocktails, we recommend topping them off with festive straws and acrylic stir sticks. And, to make any party feel a little more elevated, we include coasters and cocktail napkins with all of our drinks. (These hand painted donkey coasters are our current favorites!)
Taco ‘bout a perfect party dessert! You can’t throw a pink themed fiesta without some Pinterest-worthy pink treats. So, we finished our Pink-o de Mayo party with these mini custard cups topped with strawberry flavored dessert tacos. So cute, and so yum!
That concludes our list of top favorite Cinco de Mayo party themes! We hope we’ve fired you up to throw your own Mexican fiesta, and celebrate the fifth of May with your friends and family. So, from our party to yours, buena suerte!
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