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Cinco de Mayo 2025 in NYC guide to parties, deals and businesses to support

Although the holiday is not celebrated in all of Mexico, it's the perfect excuse to celebrate the impact that Mexican New Yorkers have had on NYC.
Ian Kumamoto
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Mexican culture has contributed so much more to New York City than cheap margarita deals, which is why this Cinco de Mayo, we're highlighting the Mexican New Yorkers who push the culture forward year round. Luckily, appreciation and fun can go hand-in-hand, and there's an abundance of Mexican-owned and -run spots that will be celebrating the culture in its many forms. Although the holiday falls on Monday, May 5, there's plenty to do that day and on the weekend that precedes it.

Few communities know how to throw down better than New York's Mexican community—here's our pick of the best parties, events and deals to celebrate the holiday.

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