Hammond’s 16th Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Event Information

HAMMOND, IN – Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation are proud to announce the 16th Annual Cinco De Mayo Celebration to be held on Saturday, May 2 at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Avenue from 5p-10p. Tickets are on sale now at the Hammond Civic Center Business Office for $15 each, which includes food and live entertainment.  This colorful gala features fantastic Mexican cuisine by El Gran Taco Mexican Grill, served from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.  The menu this year consists of grilled chicken in jalapeno cream cheese sauce, diced pork ribs in green salsa stew, stuffed poblano peppers, vegan and vegetarian tamales, rice, beans, chips and salsa.  Children’s meals are available for $5 each, consisting of quesadillas on flour tortilla, or cheese or pepperoni pizza, macaroni & cheese, rice and beans.  This year’s entertainment is Ballet Folkorico of East Chicago, Mariachi Sirenas, and the very popular Region band Together will close out the evening.  A cash bar is available and serving Bud Light, Corona and Bud Light Margaritas in lime and strawberry.  For tickets, visit the Hammond Civic Center Business Office on Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm.  Call (219) 853-6378 for more information or visit www.gohammond.com.