Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is on a Saturday this year, and there is no lack of opportunities to celebrate in Albany and on Solano Avenue!
Here is just a sampling of what's going on:
Cantina del Sol
1175 Solano
A Family Friendly event with Face Painting, Loteria Prizes, Mariachi band and more (including $5 Margaritas)
www.cantinadelsolano.com
ClosetKarma
863A San Pablo Avenue
noon - 6pm
FridaFest - Sangria, nibbles, and a fabulous collection of unique vintage and hand-crafted treasures. Frida garb is encouraged at this event featuring collections from many local businesswomen.
shopclosetkarma.com
Flowerland
1330 Solano Avenue
11:00 - ???
The Tacos Oscar pop-up returns to Flowerland for a beautiful and delicious Cinco de Mayo celebration. Enjoy your street tacos in Flowerland's beautiful surroundings. And don't forget the Best-of-Albany Highwire Coffee trailer! Get they're early. These tacos go fast!
flowerlandshop.com
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
1501 Washington Avenue, Albany
All-ages friendly meal, Piñata & more
$10/person, $25/family maximum
stalbansalbany.org
Fonda
1501 Solano Avenue
Fonda always has great specials for Cinco de Mayo, and their tapas menu makes for a perfect Cinco de Mayo outing
La Crema
1106 Solano Avenue
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style (and with great taste) at La Crema on Solano at the corner of San Pablo
if you're offering something special for Cinco de Mayo and want to be added to this list -- just let us know!