Y’all ready to guac + mole?

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In Charleston, there’s usually plenty of ways tequil-a Saturday– but between both the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo happening on the same day, this is nacho average weekend. Still Juan-dering how you’re going to shell-ebrate? Let’s taco bout it. 🌮

Here are cinco of our favorite parties happening tomorrow:

1. Workshop

⏰ 11 a.m.- 10 p.m.

📍 1503 King St.

💰 free

👪 Kids activities– including a jump castle, face painting + piñatas

🌮 Numerous food + drink specials at multiple Workshop restaurants

🎵 Live music in the courtyard (from 1-4 p.m.)

2. Cinco de Mayo on King Bar Crawl

⏰ 12-9 p.m.

📍 The Brick, 24 Ann St.

💰 $24.55+

🍺 Drink specials

🐎 Followed by Kentucky Derby watch party

3. Cinco de Mex 1 Block Party

⏰ 4 p.m.- 12 a.m.

📍817 St Andrews Blvd., West Ashley

💰 $10 in advance, $15 at the door

🎵 Duda Lucena (at 4:30 p.m.); Dubplates (at 8 p.m.)

🍺 Entry price includes a free drink

🥁 Several performers– including a large drum circle

👪 Kids welcome

🌮 An outdoor food tent + multiple outdoor bars

4. Palace Hotel

⏰ 12 p.m.- 2 a.m.

📍 35 Hanover St.

💰 free

🎵 DJ Party Dad (from 4-7 p.m.)

🍬 Piñata bust (at 5 p.m.)

🍻 Specials on Mexican drinks + tacos

5. Cinco de Mayo Festival

⏰ 7-11 p.m.

📍 Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed, 375 Meeting St.

💰 $10+

🌮 Food

🎵 Live music + dance exhibitions

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