UPDATE #4: Again, my apologies for any inconveniences this may have caused. Everyone has been fully refunded!! Hope to see you all at the next event!

UPDATE #3!!!!!: Due to a water main break at the facility, we have to cancel this event. Ugh, I know! First swine flu, now this! Sorry everyone.

UPDATE #2: This party is going to be hot! Be sure to get your payment in and I'll be unrsvp'ing those that haven't paid by Saturday, April 25. So make payment to *truly* lock in your spot... and since we're approaching full capacity, for any new rsvp's, please make payment immediately.

UPDATE #1: This is a reminder that the early bird special of $27 ends THIS Monday, April 20th so be sure to make payment!

Ayahooo! Come join us for a festive night of of VIVA! el CINCO DE MAYO!! The holiday is not officially until Tuesday, but we will be celebrating Saturday Night with a Live Mariachi Band, DJ, Coronas, Dos Equis, Tequila, and plenty of dancing!

And of course, we will have OPEN BAR (cocktails, beers, and wine) all night from 9:30pm to 2:00am.

So what is Cinco de Mayo besides just a great party? Well, in the beginning of 1862 the French Army (under the rule of Emperor Napolean III) invaded Mexico while the United States was in its Civil War. Napolean thought he could easily overtake Mexico, then move on to invade the United States. So French troops set out to Mexico City for a seemingly "easy" win over Mexico. But events went drastically different!! On the morning of May 5, 1862, in Puebla, Mexico, 100 miles east of Mexico City, the 8,000 soldiers of the French forces, equipped with the finest modern warfare equipment and a newly reconstituted Foreign Legion, were SMASHED by a Mexican force half their size. 4,000 courageous Mexican soldiers defeated the mighty 8,000 soldier French Army of Napolean!

Consequently, Napolean was not able to mount an offensive against the U.S. These brave 4,000 Mexican soldiers defended their country, and our border. And that's why Cinco de Mayo is such a party- a party that celebrates freedom and liberty. There are two ideals which Mexicans and Americans have fought shoulder to shoulder to protect, ever since the 5th of May, 1862. VIVA! el CINCO DE MAYO!!

So come out on Friday, May 2nd and celebrate this glorious day of Independence! Our DJ will get us shaking our rumps, and the Live Mariachi Band will energize us with VIVA! el CINCO DE MAYO!!

From now until Monday, April 20th, ticket price is only $27. Starting Tues, April 21st, ticket price is $37. Secure your slot by rsvp'ing yes *and* making payment! Remember we can't hold your spot without payment, as we've prepaid most expenses.

I look forward to seeing you all there!

Jared

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Nearest Metro stops are Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (Yellow, Green lines) 1 block away, and Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red, Green, Yellow lines) 2 blocks away. I suggest Metro / cabbing if you can. I also recommend using wmata for travel planning.
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Payment Instructions (Paypal account not required):
1. Click "Pay with Paypal" link above
2. Enter in correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for, check "I've read and understand info above," click "Next"
3. If paying for multiple people, ignore warning, check "I've read and understand info above" again, click "Next"
4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal
5. If you don't have a Paypal account, click "Continue" under "Don't have a Paypal account?"
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You must be of legal drinking age to attend this event. We are committed to responsible drinking, so for you own safety and others, please don’t drink and drive. Drinking any amount of alcohol can impair your ability to drive, and DC has *strict* laws regulating drinking and driving. Know your limits!! Designate a driver before going out, or call a cab, or take the Metro.