Three Spirited (And Last-Minute) Cinco de Mayo Promotions

4 Min Read By Mark Plumlee

Cinco de Mayo is one of the biggest holidays of the year for bars and restaurants. It’s not on the level of Mother’s Day, Easter or Valentine’s Day, but it’s squarely in the tier below with Father’s Day. 

Maybe you’re like me and don’t plan ahead super well. Maybe you haven’t thought of any ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at your restaurant. And maybe you’re thinking you’re too late since it’s less than a week out.

Don’t be silly! There are plenty of last-minute promotions you can hold to commemorate the holiday and bring in more paying customers.

But first..

What is Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo is the Mexican holiday commemorating the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Contrary to what many mistakenly believe, it is not the Mexican equivalent of July 4th.

In recent years, there has been a lot of conversation around how to properly celebrate important cultural holidays. Cinco de Mayo in particular has been known…