This Holidays

Writen by Richie Anderson

You don't have to be Mexican to enjoy Cinco de Mayo and it's wonderful customs. The 5th of May commemorates the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the battle of Puebla, and that makes it a great day to plan your Cinco de Mayo party! Follow these Cinco de Mayo party tips and ideas, and planning your Fiesta will be easy.

Adorn your party space with a few simple Cinco de Mayo decorations. Choose your colors from the flag of Mexico – green, red and white. These colors allow for a creative recycling of party supplies from previous holidays. If you still have some unused red plates from Valentine's Day and some green plates from St. Patrick's Day, mix them up with a fresh stack of white plates and voila!

No Cinco de Mayo party could be complete without a Pinata. They are easy to find at your local party store, or even easier to buy online. Use small piñatas as centerpieces for your tables. Be sure to pick colors that match your décor and if you do decide to hang one, make sure it is in a place that is conducive to blindfolded lunatics swinging sticks. If you have a patio or deck, this would be the better option.

Dining with your family and friends is an important part of the Cinco de Mayo celebration. Treat your guests right by serving up delicious Mexican favorites like a Burrito Bar, Chips and Dips (Guacamole, Salsa) Mexican Flan Dessert and of coarse, Margaritas. Instead of using a table cloth for your Burrito Bar, lay out a Mexican blanket to cover the food table. Liven up the buffet by turning upside down a sombrero to hold the chips. Margarita glasses are also a good idea for holding your dips.

Music is an integral part of any celebration, and your song choices should really make the party come alive. For Cinco de Mayo the best choice is any Latin pop song. Shakira, Mark Anthony, Selena, Los Lobos and Ricky Martin are all lively party music choices. Another easy idea for party music is to tune your television to MTV Latin ( if your cable provider has it).

Richie Anderson writes North Coast Events, a professional event decor studio located in Cleveland, Ohio. He also operates NCE Party Supplies, an online party store featuring Cinco de Mayo decorations and party supplies for a Fiesta Theme Party.