30+ Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas for the Ultimate Celebration

Blend the deliciousness of tacos with the delight of a bite size appetizer for a fun and festive party food everyone will love.

Vibrant green lime cookies made with cake mix add a pop of color and citrusy flavor to any Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Chocolate dipped strawberries are a classic party treat, so why not serve them with a nod to the Mexican flag dipped in white chocolate with green sprinkles?

Bring a burst of creamy, zesty goodness to your spread with a classic and simple guacamole that's easy to adapt to your own preferences.

Elotes bring a burst of flavor that perfectly complements the vibrant festivities of Cinco de Mayo! Deliciously creamy, tangy, and cheesy, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that gets everyone into the festive spirit.

This simple green and yellow sherbet punch recipe is a hit with both kids and adults.

The light and tangy flavors of lemon and lime make this green and yellow sherbet punch the perfect big batch sipper for everyone at your Cinco de Mayo fiesta.

With it's bright red color, this refreshing cherry limeade is another fun and kid-friendly option to add to your Cinco de Mayo drink buffet

Air Fryer Churros are the ultimate Cinco de Mayo fiesta snack, bringing a pop of sweet, cinnamon bliss that's perfectly crispy on the outside and tenderly delightful on the inside.

You can't go wrong with crunchy tortilla chips and this smoky chipotle corn salsa. It's a perfect combination of flavors that will definitely add some fun to your Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Looking for a warm, melty, cheesy dip that everyone can drool over? Filled with chorizo, black beans, chipotle seasonings and so much more, this is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that'll have everyone dipping until the last scoop.

Mingle, and munch all at the same time with out missing a beat! Pack all the flavor fiesta of a taco into a no-fuss, grab-and-go bite, that's easy to customize with your favorite toppings.

Cap off your Cinco de Mayo fiesta with light and airy sopapillas. With a delightful explosion of cinnamon-sugar happiness in every bite, it's the perfect way to end your meal on a high note.

With its eye-popping color and zesty flavor, Prickly pear limeade is the perfect mix of sweet, sour, and sassy that dances across your taste buds!

The savory blend of spicy chorizo and melty cheese brings everyone together, turning up the heat and setting the stage for a night of fun and dancing.

Ready for an adults only treat? Tangy, creamy, and filled with lime and tequila, Margarita ice cream is the perfect way to cool off and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with friends and family.

Create a stunning DIY fringe party backdrop with this easy step-by-step guide! Perfect for birthdays, showers, and any festive occasion, this tutorial helps you craft an eye-catching wall background without any special tools or skills.

Who says tacos are just for eating? With a painted taco shell garland, you'll add a splash of fiesta flair to your Cinco de Mayo decorations, making your party the talk of the town! It's a quirky, colorful way to show off your love for all things taco, bringing smiles and a festive spirit to your celebration.

Add a splash of color and a dash of fun to your celebration without breaking the bank and hang this colorful fiesta bunting at your next Cinco de Mayo party.

Nothing screams fiesta quite like the colorful flutter of traditional Papel Picado banners. There's no easier way to transform your space into a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture!

Paper flowers burst with festive joy, adding a splash of color and texture that perfectly captures the spirit of Cinco de Mayo celebrations! They're an effortless way to bring a piece of Mexican tradition right into your party scene, setting the stage for an unforgettable fiesta.

Swing into the fiesta vibe with a colorful fiesta tassel garland that drapes your space in a cascade of joy and vibrant energy!

Add a splash of festive cheer to your Cinco de Mayo party with a Pom Pom garland that's as vibrant as the celebration itself!

Make sipping your margaritas even more fun with these adorable cactus straws.

With a wide variety of games and activities, this giant bundle of games promises endless entertainment an laughter for all ages. It's the perfect easy button choice to make sure your Cinco de Mayo fiesta is a hit!

Go back to the classics - but with a fun fiesta twist! Pin the tail on the llama is sure to engage guests young and old, with plenty of laughter and lasting memories.

This free printable Cinco de Mayo word search includes 2 pages (activity and answer key) in PDF format.

Is it even Cinco de Mayo without a pinata? Bright, colorful, and big enough to hold up to 4 pounds of candy, this pinata is perfect for a crowd.

Want to get more creative? Try making your own DIY paper mache pinata instead. It's a fun way to get the kids involved, and they can be sturdy enough to hold more than just candy, too.

Keeping it just to you and your kids? Why not make these adorable paper bag rainbow pinatas? Let the kids rip into them like a regular pinata, use them to hold party favors, or even use them to hold individual brown bag lunches. (So cute!)

With multiple ways to play the game, this printable set is a simple, budget friendly game that's fun for everyone around.

Add some textile art to your celebration with this quick and easy weaving craft. All you need is the template, some leftover cardboard, and brightly colored yarn to create your own adorable llama.

Use the free template to make these adorable cactus pencil toppers to hand out as favors at your next Cinco de Mayo party. You could even add them to skewers or paper straws as extra decor popping out of your flowers or buffet.

Little kids will love making their own cactus to color in and take home with this easy template and tutorial. It's the perfect quiet activity for when they need a break from all the crazy party energy

I've never met a kid who didn't love making their own maraca and then shaking it all afternoon. With this simple tutorial, you can use easy to find materials to create a fun and colorful instrument that is sure to be a hit with the kids (even if it's not with the parents. 😉)

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the kids by creating a festive cactus craft! This free template offers an easy and enjoyable way to make a flowered or heart cactus, perfect for adding a fun touch to your celebration.

With 10 different templates to choose from, this Cinco de Mayo handprint and footprint collection is a perfect way to involve the whole family in creating colorful and personalized decorations for the holiday. Simply choose your favorite design, print it out, and let the kids add their hand or footprints to make adorable guitar, maraca, or cactus art!