LIST: Cinco de Mayo events happening in Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. — Cinco de Mayo is here! The yearly celebration commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

ABC Action News has compiled a list of events happening in the Tampa Bay area to celebrate. Check it out below:

Events:

• Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawls

• Sunken Gardens Fiesta

• Cinco de Mayo Main Street Dunedin

• Cinco de Mayo Busch Gardens

• Cinco de Mayo Party at Southern Lights Brewing Company

• Cinco de Mayo Sunset Jazz Series

Local Restaurant Recommendations:

• Red Mesa

• Jotoro Kitchen + Tequila Bar

• Jimmy's Tacos