Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has become a popular day to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage, with dances, parades and other activities taking place in many cities across the country.
Many Cinco de Mayo events make terrific weekend activities for RV enthusiasts, since campgrounds are often conveniently located nearby.
Denver, Colorado's Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival has been a Mile High tradition for more than three decades with a parade and live entertainment from morning to night with several genres of Latin music, including Mariachi, Salsa and Norteño. There will also be hundreds of vendors selling Mexican folk art, handcrafted goods, and some of Colorado’s best Mexican cuisine. Nearby campgrounds include Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood and Flying Saucer RV Park in Sheridan.
In Texas, San Antonio's Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival at Historic Market Square is a popular event with folkloric dance performances, food booths and working artists as well as local retailers sell Mexican artifacts, clothing and art. Nearby campgrounds include
Hidden Valley RV Park and Alamo River RV Park & Campground, both in Von Ormy.
Arizona's Largest Cinco de Mayo Festival takes place in downtown Phoenix. The event includes food and drink, family activities, Lucha libre and folkloric dance performances and live music featuring both local and national bands. Nearby campgrounds include Desert's Edge RV Park in Phoenix and Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort in El mirage.
Of course, many campgrounds also offer their own Cinco de Mayo activities, which can involve everything from maraca, sombrero, and piñata-making activities to fiesta-style potlucks and Salsa and Bachata dance lessons. Here’s a sampling of Cinco de Mayo weekend activities at campgrounds across the country:
