Fiesta Time! Easy Ideas for a Festive Celebration!

April 21
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Fiesta time is just around the corner…and I’m so excited for Cinco de Mayo celebrations and the food that goes with them!  But as much as I love a good fiesta, May 5 is a busy time with spring sports, the school year wrapping up, and all the endless yard work!  Today I’m going to share some really easy ways to kick up your heels without much fuss!  Simple food ideas and DIY party decorations can help you throw a festive gathering that looks like a custom event!  Even if you’re pressed for time, you can find everything you need at most grocery & party stores.  A few “extras” will make your semi-homemade munchies AND decor look like a million!  Let’s get ready to celebrate the 5th of May…or any taco Tuesday!

it’s time for a fiesta!

a combination of simple decorations & treats make this party feel extra festive!

fiesta time inspiration

it’s easy to spruce up purchased decor to match your color palette or theme. i gave these mini pinatas a makeover with simple craft supplies…

fiesta decorations

a little fabric trim, silk blooms, poms, yarn…what ever you have will work to customize your decorations!

DIY fiesta decorations

there’s no rules, just have fun and you’ll have cute party decorations to make your event unique to you!

style a simple buffet!

once you’ve chosen your decor you can set up your spread.  tucking the mini pinatas throughout added extra fun & whimsy!

fiesta time decorations

plastic pots (without drainage holes) make cute, casual ice buckets for some sparkling margaritas…

fiesta drinks

they’re small so i used two…one on each side of the buffet.  a vase filled with colorful straws also makes a useful decoration!

fiesta time inspo

Cinco de Mayo inspired sweets!

you don’t have to get fancy to serve delicious.  add some cinnamon to your favorite vanilla cupcake recipe (or box mix) and you’re on your way to churro cupcakes…

churro cupcake

frost with cream cheese frosting with a pinch of cinnamon, a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, and top with crunchy churro bites!

churro cupcakes

i used cinnamon twists from Taco Bell for my cakes…and i kind of love how they look AND taste!

fiesta time churro cupcakes

cactus cookies make a colorful addition to the dessert table…and if you’re not a trained cookie decorator, let some sprinkles do the work for you!

fiesta cactus cookies

candy shred looks just like prickly spines and is the easiest way to decorate these cookies!  frost, sprinkle, serve!!

fiesta cookies

the DIY embellishments on the pinata add a pop of color & contrast on the cookie pedestal!  a reminder that the simplest details can make a big impact!

DIY party embellishments

self-serve street tacos!

setting up a simple savory spread is easy too!  food that allows guests to easily help themselves is always a win in my book!

Cinco de Mayo stree tacos

a tray filled with the fixins for street tacos is a fun way to serve a holiday favorite!

fiesta time street tacos

scatter the tortillas in your tray and add your favorite meat. you can use steak, chicken, fish, or pork…

pork carnitas for street tacos

street tacos should be easy to grab and eat so no messy toppings necessary.  i just added thin red onion…

street taco toppings

cotija or feta cheese…

street taco toppings

fresh cilantro…

street taco toppings

and limes for squeezing! doesn’t get much easier!

street taco toppings

so whether you serve savory, sweet or both…

fiesta time ideas and inspiration

throw a festive party your friends will…

“taco” about!

pin for later~

Cinco de Mayo party fun!

you might like this one~

Street tacos for Cinco de Mayo

 

product guide~

Targetllama mini pinatacactus mini pinatastreamersbuntingpaper platesnapkinspaper straws

Amazonballoons, (“fiesta” balloon shown painted in blog) cookie cutter

Scoop n Savecandy shred  (on cactus cookies)

Taco Bell:  Cinnamon Twists (on cupcakes)

Costco:  Del Real Pork Carnitas

 

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