Kentucky Derby, Cinco De Mayo 2018 Events In Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- May 5, 2018 will be one for the books (not only horse betting books) as it's Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby. If you aren't headed to Churchill Downs in Louisville for the race, there's plenty of fun to be had around Indianapolis when it comes to celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby, or both.

Cinco de Mayo Events:

• Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Four Day Ray Brewing: Guests can enjoy Margarita flights, buy 3 get 1 free tacos with chips and salsa included, live music in the beer garden and more. The festive fun starts at 11 a.m. and live music runs from 9 p.m. until midnight.
• Cinco de Mayo Cornhole Tournament: 12 p.m., Saturday, May 5 at Centerpoint Brewing, 1125 E Brookside Ave, Suite B2, Indianapolis. Enjoy beer, cornhole, food trucks and more fun while raising money for local at-risk youth organizations.
• Blood, Sweat, & Beers: 1 p.m., Saturday, May 5 at Round Town Brewery. This craft beer fest, in partnership with Indiana On Tap, will take place at the brewery which is located in the Biltwell Event Center at 950 S. White River Parkway West Dr., Suite 10. Get tickets online.

More information on the above events: 317area.com/cincodemayo

• Baila - Cinco De Mayo: 10 p.m., Saturday, May 5 at The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. More: visitindy.com

• Mo's Irish Pub Noblesville: 11 a.m., Saturday, May 5
• Monkey's Tail: 2 p.m., Saturday, May 5
• #CincoDaycation: 3 p.m., Saturday, May 5 at Landsharks
• On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina: 11 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 6001 E. 86th St., Indianapolis location.

More information on the above events: eventbrite.com

Kentucky Derby Events:

• Kentucky Derby Party: Saturday, May 5 at Palomino, 49 W. Maryland St., Circle Centre, Indianapolis.
• Kentucky Derby Viewing Party: 4 p.m., Saturday, May 5 at The Tinker House Events, 1101 E. 16th St., Indianapolis.
• Down & Derby - Kentucky Derby Party: 2 p.m., Saturday, May 5 at 12.05 Distillery, 636 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis.

Be safe when celebrating and make sure to use rideshare services or a designated sober driver.

More information on the above events: visitindy.com

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