Cinco de Mayo: 7 picks to help host your celebration

Colorful, festive decor will add some flair to your Cinco de Mayo party. (iStock)

If you want to skip the crowds and host an at home Cinco de Mayo bash in your backyard instead, you'll need a few elements to set a festive scene. Think bright colors for decor. Anything bright and flowers will capture the mood of a fiesta. Start planning a menu that includes easy-to-make Mexican dishes like tacos, guacamole, and quesadillas. For drinks, stick to fan favorites like margaritas; add agua frescas to the menu for an alcohol-free option. We've picked seven items that will help you host a great Cinco de Mayo celebration in your backyard. 

Festive Decor

Unleash color on your party. (Amazon)

Set the scene for your party with some festive decor. Think color and flowers to create a bright and colorful backdrop for your party. This set, selling for under $20 at Amazon, comes with six paper fans, five flower pom poms, traditional papel picado, pennants, and a garland. This all-in-one set from Walmart also includes foil cactus and foil alpaca balloons. 

Margarita Cocktail Drink Mixer

Only good things are in this mixer. (Simple Time Mixers)

A good party-themed drink will elevate your party fun. Since it's Cinco de Mayo, why not serve up some refreshing margaritas? Try this Margarita Cocktail Mixer from Simple Time Mixers for less than $15. All Simple Times Mixers are made in their Columbus, OH, kitchen with all-natural ingredients. Or mix a batch of skinny margaritas with Craft Mix's low-carb, low-sugar cocktail mixer. Just add tequila, water, and ice. 

Margarita Glasses

These colorful glasses will add a festive flair to your party. (Walmart)

To minimize messes, stick to disposable drinkware, but you can infuse some fun and elegance with these drink glasses, available for under $28 at Walmart, that come in a rainbow of tropical colors. Another fun option that will spice up your theme is these glasses, on sale now for $11.98 at Oriental Trading, featuring a colorful serape design. 

Agua Frescas

Fir a taste of authentic horchata try this mix. (Walmart)

For an alcohol-free option, go for horchata or another flavored agua frescas. Klass Aguas Frescas Horchata mix, on sale for under $5 at Walmart, is the top flavor because it is delicious and an authentic and naturally Mexican drink. Make it even more authentic by serving up your agua frescas in this American Maid 5 Gallon Vitrolero White Beverage Dispenser, available at Walmart for under $15.

Tasty food spread

Make easy work of authentic snacks with this machine. (Walmart)

It doesn't take much to impress guests, but make homemade treats if you want to wow them. Think quesadillas, mini tacos—anything tortilla. This electric tortilla maker, selling for under $40 at Walmart, cooks perfectly round and authentic 8-inch tortillas every single time. You can also set up a nacho fountain with the Nostalgia 3 Tier Electric Fountain Machine, which is on sale at Amazon for under $40. Just add cheese and chips and you are ready to party!

Festive serving ware

These plates are great for a Cinco de Mayo party. (Amazon)

This Fiesta Party Plates set, on sale for under $30 at Amazon, will add a festive flair to your table and includes everything you need to host your Mexican-themed party with ease. Ditch the paper plates and opt for this elegant set of hand-painted ceramic dinnerware on sale for under $100 at Wayfair that you will use. 

Outdoor fireplace

Add a touch of warmth to your garden party. (Walmart)

If you are hosting your party outside, chase away chilly spring evenings with an outdoor fireplace. This beautiful powder-coated, black-finish steel Chiminea, on sale for less than $150 at Walmart, is great for entertaining. Or set the scene alight with warmth with this Wood-Burning Fire Pit from Bali Outdoor, on sale for under $150 at Amazon.

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