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Thornton Park to host Cinco de Mayo block party; see what’s in store

Cinco de Mayo 2023 Stock photo of a margarita. (Bob Muschitz/Getty Images)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Cinco de Mayo celebrations will be in full swing on Friday, and Orlando’s Thornton Park District will be no exception.

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TPD will hold “Cinco on the Street” from 4 p.m. to midnight along East Washington Street.

Organizers said the ticketed event is a collaboration between businesses, including The 808 Orlando, Cavo’s Bar & Kitchen and Burton’s Thornton Park.

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Cinco on the Street will feature:

  • Games
  • Drink specials
  • Local food creations
  • 360° photo booth
  • Music by DJ Digital

City of Orlando officials announced that East Washington Street, between Hill Avenue and James Avenue, will be closed to motorists from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the event and organizers said a portion of the proceeds will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.

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For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.

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