Cinco de Mayo should be fun for kids, too. Why not make the day extra fun for them with some games they can enjoy? Some games can even be fun for the adults at the party, so go ahead and invite them to participate.
Split Open the Pinata
Everyone loves a good pinata smashing. Blindfold each contestant when it is his or her turn. Spin them around slowly a few times then hand them the bat, rod, or broom. Guide them in the general direction of the pinata, making sure no one is in the way. You may want to either use a timer or count how many tries each participant gets depending on how many people line up to try.
After filling everyone up with treats try a Mexican hat race. With this relay, you run off all that energy from the sugar. Get a couple of sombreros. Split everyone into two teams. Have the teams pick which hat is theirs and place that sombrero on the other side of the room or yard. The players race in pairs over to the hat, dance three times in a circle around it, and race back to tag the next person on the team. To win, your team must be the first to finish.
Gather items together, hide them around the house, and have a scavenger hunt. Makes sure that the items are connected to celebrating Cinco de Mayo. You could hide sombreros, dried chili peppers, avocados or other exotic item for teams to find. Be sure to hide enough of each item for all the teams to find. Pairing up kids with adults makes sure everyone gets involved. Give them written clues to help them. The winning team is the first back with all the listed items.
Kids love to color; have enough crayons and coloring books for all to enjoy. Maracas add a fun way to make music and you can throw in some colorful hats and ponchos to help add an air of authenticity to the celebrating.
Everyone ought to have fun on Cinco de Mayo. Hand out amusing party favors for everyone to enjoy. Tiny pinatas, simple sombreros and maracas will add to the party’s festive mood. Throw in some CDs with salsa or mariachi music and get the crowd ready to dance the night away.
After all that fun and dancing your guests will need to eat and drink! Have finger foods waiting in the wings for everyone to eat. Put together a few great appetizers like salsa with chips, cheese quesadillas and the all time party favorite, nachos. You cannot beat these favorites when it comes to pleasing your guests.
Authentic Cinco de Mayo recipes can be fun for all. If you want to add an air of tradition to your dishes, add peppers, corn (maize), beans and other Mexican staples that are used in Mexican cuisine. Make it easy and have fun with your friends and family.
The main ingredient to your party should be fun. Cinco de Mayo planning is worth all the effort to see everyone is smiling faces as they enjoy all your hard work.
Mexican food recipes help you make delicious meals that your family will enjoy. Tired of the same old menu? Jazz it up with some delicious foods from South of the border. Take the time to try some authentic dishes that you will love.
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