This year, May 5, or Cinco de Mayo falls on a Friday -- and it's a day for celebration.
Although the holiday celebrates Mexico's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, the holiday has grown in popularity in the states across the country, with many businesses in Illinois and Chicago offering deals to commemorate the day.
Here are the deals and events we know about for Cinco de Mayo 2023 in Chicago and beyond.
Events
Several Chicago Cinco de Mayo events are set to take place this weekend, including the Cinco de Mayo parade Sunday, May 7. According to the city, the parade steps off at noon at Cermak, traveling through Damen to Marshall.
A Cinco de Miler 5-mile course race is scheduled for Saturday, May 6 at the Montrose Harbor. The race begins at 8;30 a.m. and continues along Lake Michigan before returning to Montrose Harbor.
Applebee's
Local
The chain is celebrating with $6 beers and drinks, including the "Tipsy Shark Margarita" and the "Strawberry Daq-a-rita" for a limited time
Tatas Tacos, Portage Park
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Guests can enjoy a spin wheel with prizes and a singer preforming Selena covers. Customers who dine at any of Tatas Tacos' three Chicago locations May 6 or 7 will receive a "complimentary Margarita Club Membership" for a year, the restaurant says.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Free delivery through may 5 with code CINCO23 for orders purchased online or on the app
7-Eleven
7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty members can get 10 mini tacos for $2 through May 5 at participating locations.
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Deals at the restaurant, which has locations in the suburbs, include $6 "Cinco 'Ritas' on May 5
This list will be updated.
