March 5 – Cinco de Marcho

Cinco de Marcho is Today!

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HOW TO CELEBRATE CINCO DE MARCHO STEP-BY-STEP

•  Host a Mexican party.  Great ideas here!
•  Purchase margarita supplies and things.
•  Make Papel Picado (or purchase them), get tissue paper.
•  Prepare a traditional Mexican dinner.
•  Make this delicious cold nacho.
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While it may not be as well-known as its May counterpart, Cinco de Mayo, this festive celebration is gaining popularity among party-goers and revelers alike. Similar to its Mexican counterpart, Cinco de Marcho is a holiday centered around food, drinks, and good times with friends, but the twist on this holiday is it’s in March and serves as a preparation for St. Patrick’s Day.

What makes it unique, however, is that it’s solely dedicated to the month of March. From themed parties to vibrant decorations, there are plenty of ways to embrace this lively holiday. So dust off your sombrero, grab a margarita, and let the good times roll!

HISTORY OF CINCO DE MARCHO

Cinco de Marcho is an imaginative holiday born out of a lighthearted concept. In 2007, a man named ‘Carlos Fantastico’, while savoring a margarita at The Matador, a Mexican restaurant, came up with the idea. As he noticed the date, March 5th, he realized that St. Patrick’s Day was approaching soon. With the combination of Mexican ambiance and the upcoming Irish celebration, Fantastico conceived the notion of a holiday that merges both cultures. Thus, Cinco de Marcho came into existence, a festive celebration that commemorates the joyous revelry associated with St. Patrick’s Day under a Mexican name.

100 WAYS WAYS TO CELEBRATE CINCO DE MARCHO

1. Margarita Tasting: Sample different flavors and styles of margaritas.
2. Taco Bar: Set up a DIY taco bar with various fillings and toppings.
3. Mexican Dance Lessons: Learn traditional Mexican dances like salsa or folk dance.
4. Piñata Party: Create and break open a piñata filled with treats.
5. Mexican Cooking Class: Take a class to learn how to cook authentic Mexican dishes.
6. Tequila Tasting: Explore different types and brands of tequila.
7. Lucha Libre Wrestling: Watch or participate in a Lucha Libre wrestling match.
8. Sombrero Decorating: Decorate sombreros with colorful paints and embellishments.
9. Mariachi Band Performance: Enjoy live music from a Mariachi band.
10. Mexican Art Exhibition: Visit or set up an exhibition showcasing Mexican art.
11. Cinco de Marcho Parade: Organize or join a festive parade.
12. Churro Making: Learn how to make delicious churros from scratch.
13. Mexican Movie Marathon: Watch classic Mexican films or those set in Mexico.
14. Guacamole Contest: Host a guacamole-making contest with friends or family.
15. Craft Mexican Papel Picado: Make traditional Mexican paper decorations.
16. Mexican Bingo (Lotería): Play a few rounds of Mexican bingo.
17. Mexican Hat Dance: Learn and perform the traditional Mexican hat dance.
18. Salsa Making Workshop: Attend a workshop to make various types of salsa.
19. Street Food Festival: Set up a street food festival featuring Mexican cuisine.
20. Mexican History Trivia: Play a trivia game focused on Mexican history and culture.
21. Cinco de Marcho Craft Fair: Create and sell crafts inspired by Mexican culture.
22. Day of the Dead Mask Making: Make and decorate masks inspired by Día de los Muertos.
23. Mole Tasting Event: Taste and compare different types of mole sauces.
24. Mexican Folk Art Workshop: Learn to make traditional Mexican folk art pieces.
25. Tamale Making Party: Host a party where everyone learns to make tamales.
26. Pin the Tail on the Donkey: A traditional party game with a Cinco de Marcho twist.
27. Mexican Hat Dance Freeze: Dance around sombreros and freeze when the music stops.
28. Lotería: Play Mexican bingo with colorful cards and markers.
29. Taco Relay Race: Race to assemble and eat a taco as fast as possible.
30. Tequila Pong: A fun twist on beer pong using tequila.
31. Maracas Music Game: Pass maracas around to music and stop when the music stops.
32. Mexican Folk Dance Off: Compete in a dance-off featuring traditional Mexican dances.
33. Piñata Smash: Take turns trying to break open a piñata.
34. Cinco de Marcho Trivia: Test your knowledge with trivia questions about Mexican culture and history.
35. Guacamole Making Contest: Compete to see who can make the best guacamole.
36. Chili Pepper Eating Contest: See who can handle the heat by eating spicy chili peppers.
37. Taco Eating Contest: Compete to see who can eat the most tacos in a set time.
38. Sombrero Toss: Toss sombreros onto a peg or target.
39. Musical Chairs with Mariachi Music: Play musical chairs using lively mariachi music.
40. Fiesta Scavenger Hunt: Search for hidden items related to Cinco de Marcho.
41. Lucha Libre Mask Decorating: Decorate masks inspired by Lucha Libre wrestling.
42. Cinco de Marcho Charades: Act out Mexican-themed words and phrases.
43. Mexican Train Dominoes: Play this popular version of dominoes.
44. Piñata Candy Guess: Guess how many candies are inside a piñata.
45. Salsa Dancing Contest: Compete to see who has the best salsa dance moves.
46. Hot Chili Potato: Play hot potato with a toy chili pepper.
47. Cinco de Marcho Pictionary: Draw and guess Mexican-themed words and phrases.
48. Maraca Music Chairs: Play musical chairs with maracas.
49. Mexican Hat Ring Toss: Toss rings onto a sombrero.
50. Fiesta Memory Game: Test your memory with cards featuring Mexican cultural items.
51.  Papel Picado Banners: Create colorful paper banners with intricate cut-out designs.
52. Piñatas: Make traditional paper mache piñatas in various shapes and sizes.
53. Sombrero Decorations: Decorate mini sombreros with paint, glitter, and sequins.
54. Tissue Paper Flowers: Craft vibrant tissue paper flowers to use as decorations.
55. Maracas: Make your own maracas using plastic eggs, rice, and colorful tape.
56. Lucha Libre Masks: Create and decorate wrestling masks using felt and fabric.
57. Mexican Folk Art Tiles: Paint ceramic tiles with traditional Mexican folk art designs.
58. Cactus Planters: Decorate small pots and plant mini cacti or succulents.
59. Hand-Painted Talavera Plates: Paint ceramic plates in the style of Talavera pottery.
60. Cinco de Marcho Wreaths: Make festive wreaths with ribbons, flowers, and small Mexican-themed ornaments.
61. Guacamole Bowls: Decorate bowls to use for serving guacamole.
62. Fiesta Picture Frames: Create picture frames adorned with Mexican-themed decorations.
63. Frida Kahlo Headbands: Make headbands with colorful flowers inspired by Frida Kahlo.
64. Mexican Papel Mache Animals: Create and paint papier-mâché animals like donkeys or birds.
65. Taco Ornaments: Craft taco-shaped ornaments using felt and fabric.
66. Fiesta Garland: Make garlands with paper or felt cutouts of sombreros, cacti, and tacos.
67. Cinco de Marcho Coasters: Decorate coasters with Mexican-themed designs.
68. Mexican Tile Magnets: Paint small tiles and add magnets to create fridge magnets.
69. Mini Piñata Centerpieces: Craft small piñatas to use as table centerpieces.
70. Fiesta Masks: Make and decorate masks with feathers, sequins, and bright colors.
71. Hand-Painted Maracas: Paint and personalize wooden maracas.
72. Cinco de Marcho Candle Holders: Decorate candle holders with paint and Mexican-themed embellishments.
73. Mexican Flag Banners: Create banners featuring the Mexican flag.
74. Cinco de Marcho Bracelets: Make beaded bracelets with Mexican flag colors.
75. Paper Plate Sombreros: Craft mini sombreros using paper plates and colorful decorations.
76. Tacos al Pastor: Marinated pork tacos with pineapple, onions, and cilantro.
77. Chicken Tinga Tostadas: Shredded chicken in a smoky tomato sauce on crispy tostadas.
78. Guacamole: Fresh avocado dip with lime, cilantro, onions, and tomatoes.
79. Churros: Fried dough pastry coated in cinnamon sugar, served with chocolate sauce.
80. Queso Fundido: Melted cheese dip with chorizo and served with tortilla chips.
81. Elote (Mexican Street Corn): Grilled corn on the cob topped with mayonnaise, cheese, chili powder, and lime.
82. Sopes: Thick corn masa cakes topped with beans, meat, lettuce, and cheese.
83. Pozole: Traditional hominy and pork soup garnished with radishes, lettuce, and lime.
84. Enchiladas Verdes: Corn tortillas stuffed with chicken and topped with green tomatillo sauce.
85. Mole Poblano: Chicken in a rich, dark sauce made with chocolate, chili peppers, and spices.
86. Tamales: Masa dough filled with meat or vegetables, wrapped in corn husks, and steamed.
87. Flautas: Rolled tortillas filled with meat, fried until crispy, and served with sour cream and guacamole.
88. Horchata: Sweet rice milk drink flavored with cinnamon and vanilla.
89. Salsa Roja: Spicy red tomato salsa made with fresh ingredients.
90. Tres Leches Cake: Sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk, topped with whipped cream.
91. Chilaquiles: Fried tortilla chips simmered in green or red salsa, topped with cheese and eggs.
92. Fish Tacos: Tacos filled with battered and fried fish, topped with cabbage slaw and crema.
93. Arroz con Leche: Creamy rice pudding flavored with cinnamon and raisins.
94. Tostones: Twice-fried plantains served with a garlic dipping sauce.
95. Pico de Gallo: Fresh salsa made with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
96. Chile Rellenos: Poblano peppers stuffed with cheese or meat, battered, and fried.
97. Carnitas: Slow-cooked pork that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
98. Flan: Creamy caramel custard dessert.
99. Mexican Wedding Cookies: Buttery cookies coated in powdered sugar.
100. Tortilla Soup: Spicy tomato-based soup with chicken, avocado, cheese, and tortilla strips.

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