{"id":37317,"date":"2017-05-04T10:36:52","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T17:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/?p=37317"},"modified":"2017-05-04T10:38:44","modified_gmt":"2017-05-04T17:38:44","slug":"cinco-de-mayo-celebrations-vancouver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/cinco-de-mayo-celebrations-vancouver\/","title":{"rendered":"Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Vancouver"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cinco de Mayo Parties Around Town<\/h2>\n

Cinco de Mayo is\u00a0is a celebrates the Mexican Army<\/a>‘s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla<\/a> on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza<\/a>. While the French weren’t so lucky, Vancouverites are this year, as there’s a few pretty fantastic events around town. I’ve also included a recipe for pork tacos should you want to celebrate at home.<\/p>\n

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Casa de Amigos on Robson<\/a><\/h3>\n

On Friday, May 5, 2017 (5 pm to 11 pm) and Saturday, May 6, 2017 (3 pm to 11 pm), at Robson Square (Plaza Level), Wet Ape Productions and Buena Onda of Savoury Chef Catering <\/a>will host Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican fiesta recognized worldwide.<\/p>\n

Enjoy traditional street food and drinks. live entertainment, and a wide array of signature Tequila cocktails and your favourite Mexican cervezas.\u00a0Bring cash for the\u00a0<\/strong>street market, \u00a0hear Mariachi bands, watch traditional folk dancers, and Luchador wrestlers, and more. Wear your green, red, and white proudly and celebrate! 19+ event. Tickets $18.95<\/a><\/p>\n

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at El Camino\u2019s<\/strong><\/h3>\n

El Camino\u2019s<\/a> is opening early on Friday, May 5th to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy Cazadores Tequila tasting from 3 pm; food specials; Cazadores cocktails; and live music starting at 8:30 pm. No cover. No reservations.<\/p>\n

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Cinco de Mayo with Bassos Rancheros, Mr. Pablo, Kut and percussionist Daniel Ruiz<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Friday, 8 p.m. | Arts Club Backstage Lounge, 1585 Johnston St., Granville Is.<\/p>\n

Tickets and info<\/strong>: $12 at the door thebackstagelounge.com<\/a>
\nBasscoast breakfast favourite Bassos Rancheros serves up steaming hot Latin grooves for a dance-off fiesta with special guests.\u00a0Salsa dancing, cervasa and tequila!<\/p>\n

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Cinco De Mayo at Big Rock Urban Brewery<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n
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FREE ENTRY to our all-day celebration with Mexican-inspired food, cocktails, and entertainment including all-female Mariachia band Las Estrellas, pinatas, prizes, and more!<\/p>\n

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ROAM\u2019s Cinco de Mayo exhibition \u00a0May 5<\/h3>\n

Meet the artists and sip some sangria at<\/strong>\u00a0ROAM Gallery \u2013 \u00a0155-555 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver\u00a0May 5 from 4 to 7\u00a0pm<\/p>\n

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Bobby Flay’s Pork Tacos with Guava Glaze, Sour Orange Red Cabbage-Jicama Slaw and Chipotle Mayonnaise<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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