Cinco de Mayo is on a Thursday this year, meaning you just get permission to start your weekend early. While almost every bar will have some sort of special (think: discounts on Cuervo and Corona), here are five parties to check out. Ibiza Nightclub hosts a Cinco de Mayo Celebration with a happy hour from 5 to 10 p.m., including $5 Coronas and shot specials. ibizadc.com.
Silver Spring presents its fourth annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music, dancers and games. Party continues at the local Austin Grill.
Speaking of which, the area Austin Grill locations — six between Springfield and Annapolis — will feature live music, eating contests and drink specials.
Cinco de Mania takes hold of the Clarendon Ballroom, with DJ 2 Nutz and Pat Premier. cgrill.com
Ever have an urge to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, dance and, um, bowl? Lucky Strike at Gallery Place is throwing a party Thursday, with drink specials. bowlluckystrike.com.
– Robert Fulton
