5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
Cinco de Mayo has passed us, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop celebrating. There are still some events around the metro area that let you party like it’s the fifth of May — including the annual Cinco de Mayo parade.
If you’re over that holiday, here are some other cultural celebrations and festivals built around the everlasting allure of beer.
Cinco de Mayo Parade
A festive parade celebrating the holiday, presented by LULAC District 8 and Telemundo Houston. When: 10 a.m. Saturday Where: Parade begins on Texas at Hamilton, proceeds west on Texas, north on Caroline, east on Preston and concludes on Preston at Crawford. Information: lulacd8.org/ cinco-de-mayo-parade
Houston Polish Festival
A cultural celebration with dance performances, traditional food and more. When: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Where: Polish Roman Catholic Church Our Lady of Czestochowa, 1731 Blalock Information: facebook.com/ events/206329593182874
Katy Wild West Brew Fest
There will be beer at this annual craft-beer tasting event sponsored by the Katy Texas Rotary Club. Need we say more? When: 4-10 p.m. Saturday Where: Katy Mills Mall, 5000 Katy Mills Circle, Katy Tickets: $30-$3,850; wildwestbrewfest.com
Piñatafest
Piñatas on the Esplanade Sculpture Competition, featuring Mariachi Rebelde, piñata making, breaking and more. When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday Where: Navigation Esplanade, 2600 Navigation Information: eastendfoundation.org
Japan Festival
A family-friendly event with Japanese food, entertainment, arts and crafts, exhibits and demonstrations, and special “make-and-take” activities highlighting Japan’s Children’s Day. When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Where: Hermann Park, 6001 Fannin Information: houstonjapanfest.org