With a Hispanic population of over 20%, Reno and Sparks have good reason to put on a big Cinco de Mayo bash. The main party is at Victorian Square in Sparks, but there are other celebrations happening around Reno / Tahoe as well.
Cinco de Mayo at Victorian Square in Sparks
This is the big one, a full two days of Cinco de Mayo fiesta fun. Nevada Hispanic Services is putting on this free event, complete with food, entertainment, arts & crafts, a hi-low car show, and Lucha Libre (Mexican-style wrestling). Join the fun at Victorian Square on May 3 and 4, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo at Animal Ark
For Cinco de Mayo with a wild twist, come to Animal Ark near Reno on May 4 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Watch the animals play with piñatas; wolves and bears and cheetahs, oh my! You can contact Animal Ark for more information.
Annual Chili Cook-Off & Cinco De Mayo Celebration in Virginia City
Cinco de Mayo and the old west come together with this celebration, staged along C Street, the main drag in downtown Virginia City. The party is on Saturday, May 3, starting at high noon. Information about this is a little scarce, but you can check the Virginia City website for some additional details. You can also try the Virginia City Visitor's Center at (775) 847-4386 or the Virginia City Chamber of Commerce at (775) 847-0311.
Cinco de Mayo Reggatone Party at Squaw Valley
Get down up at Zenbu in Squaw Valley for this musical fiesta on May 5 (the actual Cinco de Mayo). Once again, little information is available, but you should be able to learn more by calling Squaw Valley at (530) 583-6985 or checking the Zenbu website.
