Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the following events in the Rockford area
ROCKFORD — Cinco de Mayo, a traditional celebration that commemorates the May 5, 1862, victory of the Mexican Army over French forces, will be celebrated at several places in the Rockford area this week.
Here is a list of events celebrating the holiday:
All-ages Celebration
About: An all-ages event that will provide music, drinks, and food provided by Mel's Shells.
When: 5 p.m. Thursday
Where: 730 N. Church St., Rockford
More: https://www.facebook.com/events
La Piedra Promotions at Union Rockford
About: This Cinco de Mayo celebration will provide food, a live DJ, and two different live bands.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: 112 N. 2nd St., Rockford
More: 18 years or older to enter, 21 to drink for more information visit the La Piedra Promotions Facebook page.
Party at Jack's Hookah Cigar Lounge
About: Jack's Hookah Cigar Lounge is offering free tacos during the Cinco de Mayo celebration.
When: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday
Cost: $5 cover
More: For more information visit Jack's Hookah Cigar Lounge's Facebook page.
Jeeps and Tacos
About: Alonso Kling and Stuff to do in Rockford hosts Screw City Jeeps first Cinco de Mayo with Mexican crafts, deejay, Mexican treats. Guanajuato restaurant is selling tacos in the parking lot. West side of lot is reserved for Jeeps.
When: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Supermercado Guanajuato, 519 Marchesano Drive, Rockford
More: https://www.facebook.com/events
Cinco de Rockford
What: An all-ages celebration of Cinco de Mayo will be held in the parking lot next to Don Carter Lanes.
When: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: 3923 E State St., Rockford
About: The celebration will include food vendors such as Sabores Mobile Kitchen, Tacos Don Chato, WehPah Food Truck, and Second Act Sweets. There will also be art-inspired activities, live music, and a jalapeño eating contest at 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free admission but donations are welcomed. For more information visit tamalefest815.com/cinco-de-rockford.
Shaquil Manigault: smanigault@gannett.com; @RRstarShaquil
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Rockford, Illinois
