Best Cinco de Mayo + Kentucky Derby Events in Rhode Island

Friday, May 03, 2013

Kalena Crafton, GoLocalProv Contributor

 

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Break out the big southern hats, dresses, ponchos and sombreros this weekend. Quatro de Mayo get your style on for Kentucky Derby parties, and Cinco de Mayo grab a beer and be prepared to fiesta! Golocal has the best celebrations of both worlds around RI this weekend. Olé!

Tortilla Flats

Sunday, May 5th Tortilla Flats is opening up early for their special holiday beer and liquor promo party featuring fresh Mexican, Southwestern & Cajun cuisines, a Sauza Margarita promo, Corona promo, Margarita samples, tee shirts and giveaways! Bar open until 2am with drinks specials. SauzaMargarita promo, 1-3pm, 8-10pm. Corona promo,10-midnight. Tortilla Flats, 355 Hope St., Providence. Call 401.751.6777 or click here for more information.

Snookers’ Free Taco Bar

Sunday, May 5 Snookers is hosting a free taco bar Cinco de Mayo bash in honor of the holiday as well as the Grand Opening of their Patio featuring games and giveaways all night. Get the chance to win a Corona mountain bike, take fun photo booth shots with friends, get specials on Coronas, and party outside in the sunshine to the beats of DJ Judah on the patio. Free Taco Bar 4-7pm. Buckets of Corona-5 for $15. DJ Judah, 4pm. Free parking. For more information click here.

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3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party

Sunday, May 5 If it’s a party you’re looking for, look no further than Westminster St., the location of a hot, outdoor summer party in Downcity Providence featuring Brown University's Mariachi group, special activities for kids, Poco Loco Tacos, Mijos Tacos, and Like No Udder food trucks, and food and drink from Trinity Brewhouse, Sprout and Tazza Caffe. Dance in the street to DJ Studebaker Hawk and check out the Rock 'n Roll Yard Sale.  Free. 12-6pm. Westminster St., Downcity, Providence. For more information click here.

Cinco de Mayo Bash--Ladder 133 Bar and Grille

Sunday May 5th Get your groove on at Ladder 133 Sports Bar & Grill's annual Cinco De Mayo bash featuring everything you need to fiesta all day and night! The bar will have a special Mexican food menu and launch its new Fresh Fruit Margarita menu. Grab a free mustache and sombrero from the bar and dance to a Speakeasy band and DJ playing all the best hits. 11:30 am-12 pm. Ladder 133 Bar and Grille, 133 Douglas Ave., Providence. For more information call 401-272-7427 or click here.

Cinco de Mayo Glow Party

Sunday, May 5 Light up your Cinco de Mayo party with a glow party at the Whiskey Republic this weekend. Throw on your tightest, brightest clothes and get loco on the dance floor to Vinny Vibe & DJ Naughty for a wild and neon bright Cinco de Mayo. 10pm-1am. The Whiskey Republic, 515 South Water Street, Providence. Click here for more information.

100 Proof

Saturday, May 4 Kick up your heels and dance this weekend at the Root’s festive pre-Cinco de Mayo dance party. Don’t miss the soul and funk of 100 Proof, Rhode Island's twelve-piece R&B band. 8pm-1am. $7. Roots Cultural Center, 276 Westminster St., Providence. Call 401-272-7422 or click here for more information.

Scorpion Bar Celebration

Sunday, May 5 Get down to authentic Mexican cantina, The Scorpion Bar, to party with class all day and into the night. Grab a tequila, margarita, sangria, or a red eye, as well as appetizers for just $5, a yard glass for only $12, with $10 refills and a special menu, all items under $10. 12 pm-10:30 pm. Appetizer special 12 pm-5 pm. The Scorpion Bar at Foxwoods Resort Casino, 39 Norwich-Westerly Rd., Mashantucket, CT. Click here for more information.

Lola’s Waterfront Fiesta

May 4th and 5th Lola’s Tequila Bar and Cantina is hosting their Cinco de Mayo waterfront fiesta featuring live music, Corona prizes, giveaways, a taco and margarita station, and full outside bar to party in sunny springtime. Don’t miss the pre-party, Saturday, May 4th, and then the Fiesta, Sunday the 5th out on the water. Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-11:45pm. Lola’s Tequila Bar and Cantina,525 South Water Street, Providence. Click here for more information.

Agaves Mexican Bar and Grille Party

May 4th and 5th Celebrate the festivities over two days of glory at Agaves Mexican Bar and Grille featuring specials all weekend under a tent outside featuring music and drinks, promotions by Dos Equis, Corona, Jose Cuervo, Don Julio  all weekend. Don’t miss out on the chance to dress up like Pancho Villa for a look alike contest for a pair of Red Sox tickets, enter to win a trip to Mexico, and win door prizes all day Sunday. Children have a chance to win 2 piñatas. Free rides home for drinkers. open till 1am. Agaves Mexican Grill, 444 Quaker Ln. Call 401-615-7111, or click here for more information.

Don Jose Tequilas’ Celebration

Sun, May 5 Get down to Don Jose Tequilas for traditional Mexican fiesta with outdoor seating, music, tequila & great food! Grab a Sunday brunch from 11am-2:30pm for a delicious early start to the day’s festivities, and stay for a lively party Mexican style into the night. 11am–1am. Don Jose Tequilas, 351 Atwells Avenue, Providence. Call (401) 454-8951 or click here for more information.

Newport Grand Slots’ “Spirit of Santana” and Buffet

May 4th and 5th Join Newport Grand Slots for “Spirit of Santana”, a free tribute concert to Carlos Santana Saturday followed by an all-you-can-eat Mexican Buffet dinner Sunday followed by some games of luck and chance. Concert, May 4th, 9 pm. Buffet, May 5th, 12pm – 4pm. $10.95. Newport Grand Event Center, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd, United States Naval War College, Newport. 18+. Click here for more information.

Cinco De Corona at The Deck

Sun, May 5 Dance to top 40 hits from Corona DJ FACE in the afternoon and delve into an all-you-can-eat buffet, featuring a make-you-own nacho bar at The Deck. Don’t miss the chance to win games, prizes, and giveaways. 12:30pm – 5:30am. The Deck, 1 Waites Wharf, Newport. Call (401) 846-3600 or click here for more information.

Iron Wok Tavern Special Menu and Live Bands

May 3rd, 4th, 5th Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend long with live bands, Mexican food, drinks, specials, and more at Iron Wok Tavern. Don’t miss $5 Sauza Margaritas & Bloody Marias and 50% off of wines by the glass from 11:30am-6pm, and drink specials such as Don Juan Mexican coffee and a Mexican Martini. Grab the classic nacho bite and Corona, Dos Equis and chicken quesadilla combo, or fried ice cream dessert to fill that craving. Sunday 3pm-10pm. Friday & Saturday 11:30 am-1am. 697 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. Call (401) 739-5111 or click here for more information.

Cinco de Mayo on the Down Low

May 4th & 5th Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all day long at Bar Louie, featuring Louie's Beer of the Month, Dos Equis and $5 hand shaken margarita madness! Get free chips and salsa with your order and happy appetizers. 4pm. 5 Memorial Blvd., Providence. Call (401) 427-0600 or click here for more information.

Suite 600’s Cinco De Mayo Weekend Celebration

May 3rd and 4th Get the party started at Suite 600 Bar and Lounge’s Cinco De Mayo Weekend Celebration, featuring hip-hop jams from DJ Strut, drink specials, free appetizers, and $5 Patron Shots. Continue Friday’s fiesta into Saturday with another full day of celebration. No Cover, Free Parking. 600 George Washington Highway, Lincoln. Click here for more information.

Bailey’s Cinco de Mayo Beer Pong

May 4th Join Bailey’s Irish Pub and Grill for their special Cinco de Mayo Mexican beer pong, drink and food deals including $2 Drews Brew, $3.50 16oz. Rolling Rocks, and Appy-Size BBQ Chicken Nachos or Mozzarella Triangles for $ 3.99. 9pm. 1910 Smith Street, North Providence. Call (401) 353-7070 or click here for more information.

Aruba Steve’s 2013 Kentucky Derby

May 4th Get all decked out in your biggest hats and most dapper seer sucker suits for Aruba Steve’s 2013 Kentucky Derby; “the 139th renewal of The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports”. Don’t miss great drink specials, acoustic 90’s music, and happy hour food. Drink deals include $3 Red Stripes, PBR Bottles, $3 Carnival Shots, $5 16 Ounce Cruzan drinks, and $10 32 Ounce Fishbowls.12pm – 1am. Aruba Steve’s, 79 Dorrance St., Providence. For more information call (401) 654-4944.

Kentucky Derby Party

Sat, May 4 Join Lucky’s Bar and Grille for their Kentucky Derby Party, featuring mint juleps, prizes, music, food deals, and drink deals including beer samplers, 5oz tasting cups of any draft beer $2 each and special Irish Monkey, a Banana-Infused Jameson. 3pm. 1175 Warren Avenue, East Providence. Call (401) 431-6500 for more information.

The Whiskey Republic Derby Party

Saturday May 4 Get down to The Whiskey Republic for an all day and night Kentucky Derby party featuring Stella/4 Roses promos, giveaways, a special Kentucky Derby drink menu featuring mint juleps, and patio games out in the sun. Dress to impress for an afternoon of Derby classiness and fun! 12pm-2am. The Whiskey Republic, 515 South Water Street, Providence. Call (401) 588-5158 or click here for more information.

Kentucky Derby & Red Sox vs Texas Viewing Party

May 4th Join Ladder 133 for a special 139th Kentucky Derby Viewing Party featuring Happy Hour, with 1/2 off appetizers. After the race stay to watch the Red Sox vs Texas at 4pm and stay for the after party with DJ Allstar at 9pm. Kentucky Derby Happy Hour noon-3pm. Ladder 133 Bar and Grill, 133 Douglas Avenue, Providence. Click here for more information.

Classy 2nd Annual Kentucky Derby Party

May 4 Join Haversham House for a classy 2nd Annual Kentucky Derby Party featuring red carpet photos, a hat contest, silent auction, cigar and whiskey tasting, southern style buffet, and large screen viewings of the race. Proceeds benefit Angels on Horses, a riding school working with children and adults with disabilities. 4pm-8pm. Haversham House, 336 Post Road, Westerly. $50.00 Call 401-295-1519 or click here for more information.

Gracie’s Third Annual Kentucky Derby Festivities

May 4th Dress up in your southern finest to mingle with friends at Gracie’s Third Annual Kentucky Derby celebration. Gracie’s lounge will be a grandstand for the 139th Kentucky Derby featuring signature Mint Juleps and prizes. join in the “Run for Roses” tradition and vote for the most creative topper. 5pm-7:30pm. Complimentary valet parking is available. Gracie’s, 194 Washington St. Providence. Click here for more information.

 

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