(ARA) – Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is more popular in the United States than it is in Mexico? How about that it is actually a national holiday in Mexico that commemorates the victorious Battle of Puebla?
Regardless if you have your facts and figures about the holiday straight, one thing is certain: Millions of Americans will storm parades, fairs and restaurants May 5 to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture.
If you are looking for key celebration ideas, search no further. Pepto-Bismol and actress Busy Philipps, star of ABC’s hit comedy “Cougar Town,” have partnered to offer tips on how to have a great fiesta no matter where you are:
1. Enlist your musician friend to play mariachi music at your party.
2. Host a “Guac-off” in your office between coworkers who insist they have the best recipes.
3. Referee a Chihuahua race at your local dog park.
4. Buy a handful of sombreros and teach your friends the Mexican hat dance.
5. Keep the Pepto-Bismol on hand in case those extra nachos do you over.
Philipps, who looks forward to this holiday each year, knows exactly what she’s doing to step up her party. “I am going to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by throwing a mini-themed fiesta, with several trays of mini quesadillas, mini tacos and mini burritos,” says Philipps. “Of course, I’ll be sure that Pepto has my back, because knowing me, I’ll over-fiesta.”
Philipps loves Cinco, and that’s clear from her pinata smash online, which you can see at www.youtube.com/PeptoBismol. Here, you can also create your own variations of a pinata smash, selecting the type of pinata, the filling and most importantly, the method of destruction. Have you ever envisioned a ninja giving a roundhouse kick to explode a unicorn pinata filled with guacamole? How about a bull pinata filled with cheesy nachos demolished by a washing machine? You can see these smashes and more when you log on; just make sure you have your chips and salsa ready in preparation for endless entertainment.
With these ideas, you’ll be all set for fun this holiday. Now go dust off your spring clothes, put on some party tunes and prepare for a Cinco de Mayo celebration that will set the stage for the next four months of sunshine. And remember, Pepto’s got you covered (use as directed) for all your Cinco celebrations.
