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.