All-day festivities in honor of Cinco de Mayo are coming to Shirlington this weekend, shutting down a portion of Campbell Avenue.
An outdoor celebration with live music and food deals is happening at Guapo’s Restaurant on Saturday. The party at 4028 Campbell Avenue starts at 11 a.m. and will last all day.
Guapo’s is serving tacos and drinks outside
- The festival includes a live band, DJ and T-shirt giveaways, a manager told ARLnow.
- An outdoor “express menu” will have $8 beers, $7 El Corazon tequila shots and 20-ounce margaritas for $20. Nine kinds of tacos will go for $7 each.
- The restaurant will offer its usual menu indoors. It will also celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 5, without live music.
To accommodate the festivities, a portion of eastbound Campbell Avenue between S. Randolph Street and S. Quincy Street will be shut down from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday.
More information for motorists is below, from the Arlington County Police Department.
Community members should expect to see an increased police presence in the area, and motorists are urged to follow law enforcement direction, be mindful of closures, and remain alert for increased pedestrian traffic. Additional closures not mentioned above may be implemented at police discretion in the interest of public safety.
Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs. Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed, please use the online portal to find out the status of your vehicle and where it is located. The online portal is updated in real time. If you cannot locate your vehicle or need additional support using the online portal, call the County non-emergency number at 703-558-2222.
