(Oregonian file photo by Beth Nakamura, 2017)

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By EDER CAMPUZANO

The Oregonian/OregonLive

Portlanders will have a chance to catch a glimpse of folkloric dances and listen to roving mariachi bands over the Cinco de Mayo weekend as festivals in the Rose City and in Woodburn celebrate the Mexican army's victory over the French at Puebla in 1862.

A few other events in the area will also take advantage of the holiday to offer Mexican cuisine and spirits. Here are five of your best bets for an authentic Cinco de Mayo in the Portland area.

All of the events listed below are either organized by a Latino organization or will benefit Latino-owned businesses. Got a tip on an event? Email ecampuzano@oregonian.com

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Portland Cinco de Mayo Festival

The Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association is putting on Portland’s 34th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration, featuring performances by Banda Ciclon del Pacifico, Tiranos del Norte and Banda Zeta. Roving mariachi bands will serenade festival-goers throughout all three days.

11 a.m. Friday, May 4 to 11 p.m. Sunday, May 6, Tom McCall Waterfront Park. All ages. Tickets: $7 for seniors and children 6-12; $10 for adults; free for children younger than 6. cincodemayo.org

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Oregonian file photo by Beth Nakamura, 2017

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Woodburn Cinco de Mayo Festival

Much like the Portland celebration, Chemeketa Community College’s Cinco de Mayo festivities will span three days, with food, live music and folkloric dances scheduled throughout all three days.

11:30 a.m. Friday May 4 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 6, Chemeketa Community College. All ages. Tickets: free

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Cinco de Mayo Party Cruise

Half of the team behind the Portland Tequila and Tacos Festival is putting on this evening celebration on the Willamette. Margaritas and Mexican beers are on tap, as well as performances by two local DJs.

10 p.m. Friday, May 4 to 1:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, Portland Spirit. 21+. Tickets: $20-$50

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La Familia Hard Cider guava release party

The Latino-owned cidery is celebrating its first anniversary with the release of a new guava concoction at the Portland Cider House. The new flavor will be on tap, as will cider slushies and mango chile margaritas.

11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, Portland Cider House. All ages until 5 p.m. Tickets: free

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Cinco de Mayo at Bit House Saloon

Ricky Bella has invited chefs from Renata, Zapata PDX, Chupaleta, Figlia and Wildcard PDX for this Cinco de Mayo one-off at the Bit House. Bella told The Oregonian/OregonLive that the crew will break down half a pig and turn it into:

-Carnitas tacos on a wood-fired plancha

-Al pastor tacos

-Barbacoa tortas

-Trotter Tamales

-Paletas and micheladas on the patio

Chefs contributing to the dinner are Antonia de Anda of Renata and Zapata; Isaac Ocejo of Wildcard; Vitoria Galvan of Chupaleta; and John Baxter of Renata and Figlia. Bella said the event will go until about 11 p.m., or "whenever we run out of food."

4 p.m. Saturday, May 5, Bit House Saloon. All ages. Tickets: Free