7 Must Try Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas!

Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas

The fiesta season is officially upon us and Cinco de Mayo is a couple short weeks away! Time to get party planning! I recently partnered with Oriental Trading to create a festive backyard celebration for a few of my girlfriends. Read on to see my top 7 Cinco de Mayo party ideas!

Fun Cinco de Mayo recipe idea - individual 7 layer dips in mason jars!

7 Easy Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas

1. An invitation in a box!

Who can turn down an invitation when it arrives like this? I love these fiesta invites in a box complete with mini piñata donkeys from Oriental Trading. I filled them with a little shiny confetti and sent them off to my party guests. It cost a little over $2 in postage for each – well worth it!

2. An inflatable cactus

Inflate a cactus and you have an instant party – whether it is in your backyard or dining room! All things cacti are so trendy right now, and I have a feeling I’ll find a way to incorporate this guy into many parties to come!

Love these simple ideas for a Cinco de Mayo celebration!

3. Make fiesta balloons

Balloons make every party a little more festive, especially when they are embellished with a little DIY touch! I made these fiesta balloons to look like maracas and stuck them in a vase for a pretty centerpiece. Find the simple tutorial here!

Fiesta balloons! Just doodle on with Sharpies to make them look like maracas!

4. Giant tissue paper flowers

I love the bright paper flowers that go hand in hand with fiesta. You can make your own, or buy a kit like these giant tissue paper flowers. Just fluff them up for instant decor for your tabletop or party backdrop.

Giant tissue paper flowers - the perfect Cinco de Mayo decorations

5. Mini maraca party favors

A little personalized touch that doubles as a place card and a take-home favor. Score! Just grab some Sharpies and doodle on these DIY mini maracas.

Mini maraca place cards - such a fun idea for a Cinco de Mayo party!

6. Craft time!

Ok, of course I had to throw this one in! I love incorporating a little craft project into my get-togethers and letting my guests get creative. I always keep it simple so everyone can have a good time! We made our own floral headbands and crafted until dark!

Girls craft night - make your own tissue paper flower headbands!
 
DIY floral headbands for Cinco de Mayo party

7. Good friends, food, and margaritas!

I saved the best for last. What’s a party without these three things? In addition to having over some great ladies, we enjoyed some good food and drink. I made individual 7 layer dips for everyone. Check out this simple Cinco de Mayo recipe that your guests will guarantee to love!

Fun Cinco de Mayo recipe idea - individual 7 layer dips in mason jars!

Be sure to head to Oriental Trading’s blog for a full list of Cinco de Mayo party supplies, tutorials, and recipes!

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