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Cinco de Mayo: It's party time

By Times staff writer

© St. Petersburg Times, published May 3, 2001


These places wouldn't miss a chance to throw a party. Some of the party spots where Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated:

RIO BRAVO: All-day events at every Hillsborough County location will feature drink specials, giveaways, Corona girls and live bands. Usually the biggest parties in the area are thrown here. They call it Margarita Madness. Leave the kids at home.

  • Rio Bravo, 1102 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa (813) 877-4211. Live broadcast from 102.5 and three live bands: Sister T and Flame, Soul System and Spencer Duo.
  • Rio Bravo, 2110 E Fowler Ave., Tampa (813) 977-2151. Live broadcast from 98 Rock, Tiny the Clown and live bands: Dreamtime.
  • Rio Bravo, 13001 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa (813) 963-1857. Live broadcast from 97X and two live bands: Brother 2 Brothers and Crunk.
  • Rio Bravo, 11395 Causeway Blvd., Brandon (813) 655-1495. Live broadcast from 93.3, full outdoor bar and three live bands: Fang Shoey, Rock Candy and the Lemmings.

TIA'S TEX-MEX: Tia's plans to gear its festivities toward the whole family. Prizes and giveaways at all locations.

  • Tia's Tex-Mex, 1503 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa (813) 877-5000. Giant blowup castle to jump around in, pinata bust and live band, Diamond Gray Band.
  • Tia's Tex Mex, 2815 E Fowler Ave., Tampa (813) 972-7737. Tent party and two local musicians will throw together a band.
  • Tia's Tex-Mex, 144 Brandon Town Center Drive, Brandon (813) 681-7716. Hole-In-One putting contest and a live band, Groovy Tuesday.

CACTUS CLUB, 1601 W Snow Ave., Tampa (813) 251-4089. Jalapeno-eating contest, free buffet and a mariachi band.

GREEN IGUANA, 1708 E Seventh Ave., Tampa (813) 248-9555. Always one of the largest parties in Ybor. Cuervo girls and live band, Authorities.

GREEN IGUANA, 4029 S West Shore Blvd., Tampa, (813) 837-1234. A force to be reckoned with in South Tampa, entertainment will be Corona girls and live band, Static.

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