AÂ celebration of independence and freedom, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican armyâs victory over the French Empire at Puebla in 1862.Â
On May 5 downtown, Cinco de Chandler celebrates Mexican food, drink, music, culture and camaraderie during springtime in the desert.
Ghettâ Yo Tacos, 241 S. Oregon St., is hosting the fiesta, in its second year as a full participatory event.Â
The restaurant is the colorful building behind the Perch restaurant with the spray-painted âDia de Los Muertosâ mural painted by Valley artist, Lalo Cota, known for murals and paintings focusing on Mexican culture, desert landscapes and politics.Â
Cinco de Chandler begins at 10 a.m. and includes dancing to live bands, mariachis and DJs. The 4-year-old taqueria will offer its signature street tacos, a variety of cervezas and margaritas. Â