MENDOCINO CO., 5/2/24 – Cinco de Mayo celebrations are taking place across Mendocino County this weekend, as community members gather to celebrate Mexican American heritage and Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Here’s a round-up of events.
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Fort Bragg
Latino Coalition’s 10th Anniversary, May 2 – Celebrate ten years of the Latino Coalition bringing the community together through education, social justice and cultural appreciation. This family-friendly event will feature folkloric dancing, live music, food for purchase, raffles, games and booths from local Latino-serving organizations. All ages, 5-7 p.m., free, Spring Commons at the Larry Spring Museum of Common Sense Physics, 225 E. Redwood, Fort Bragg.  Â
Cinco de Mayo Specials, May 3-4 – Los Gallitos offers special menu items, including mole, cochinita pibil, fish tacos and other offerings daily this weekend. Los Gallitos, 230 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-4519.Â
Point Arena
Cinco de Mayo Celebration, May 5 – Garcia River Casino hosts a celebration with DJ Chavez, dinner and drink specials, and casino promos. 21 and over, 7-9:30 p.m., Garcia River Casino, 22215 Windy Hollow Dr., Point Arena, (707) 467-5300.  Â
Redwood Valley
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, May 5 – Angelina’s Grill will serve street tacos (2 for $5) and margaritas ($5) to celebrate. The casino will also offer special slot promotions. 21 and over, 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, coyotevalleycasino.com.Â
Ukiah
Cinco de Mayo, May 5 – The Beehive, the newest restaurant in Ukiah, will serve $5 margaritas, beers and Mexican small bites. The restaurant is usually closed on Mondays, but not for the fifth! The Beehive, 131 E. Mill St., Ukiah, (707) 367-6239.