ARKANSAS, USA — Cinco de Mayo is approaching and Arkansas is getting ready for its big and colorful celebrations. Local celebrations include authentic foods, folkloric dances, mariachi and more.
Here is a list of a few events that are already announced in our area. More events will be added as they are announced.
Rogers
Mayo 3: Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co.
Tickets for this event are $50. It includes;
- Food and beer: 4:30 p.m. forward
- Mariachi at 5 p.m.
- Folkloric dance from 6:20 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.
100% of the funds raised will go to First Tee NWA, an outreach program that caters to the underprivileged community.
Springdale
Mayo 4: Cinco de Mayo Festival at 922 E. Emma Avenue from 12-7 p.m.
- Free to the public
- Live music
- Games
- Food for purchase
The money raised will go to scholarships organized by the Hispanic Women's Organization of Arkansas.
Fort Smith
Mayo 3: Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl at Downtown Fort Smith (Garrison Avenue) from 5-11 p.m.
- Exclusive food specials
- Drink specials
Mayo 5: Cinco de Mayo and 21st anniversary celebration of La Raza 92.3 radio station at Fort Smith Park.
- Free to the public
- Live Music
- Food for sale
- Prizes
Know of an event we can add to this list? Text it to 479-785-5000 or email us at news@kfsm.com.
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