Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Ocean Resort Casino

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Spring vibes are in full bloom at Ocean Resort Casino with plenty of tequila-fueled fiestas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a world-class sports viewing experience to watch the year’s biggest race and cheer on your favorite horse, plus throw on your Sunday best to enter our Hat Contest for chance to win big.

Watch Horse Racing’s Biggest Event of the Year at William Hill Sportsbook - Saturday, 4 May
Watch the most anticipated horse-racing event at William Hill Sportsbook. This world-class venue offers over 32 TV screens and plenty of comfortable seating.
(Viewing only. Wagering is not available.)

Hat Contest - After the big race, throw on your Sunday best and your most stylish hat to enter to win big prizes.
First Place: $500 Free Slot Play; Second Place: $250 Macy’s Gift Card; Third Place: $100 Cash

Where: Sports Bar (near the Sportsbook)
When: 7:45 p.m.
Open-to-the-public. Must be 21 years or older.

Themed Drink Specials
Sports Bar - Enjoy the race while sipping on an Ocean Mint Julep (Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Simple Syrup, and fresh mint; $12) or a Keeneland Breeze (Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Orange Curacao and Ginger Ale; $7).

Villain & Saint will serve two variations of the big race’s signature drink, a Cucumber Julep Martini ($7) and a Saints Mint Julep ($12), plus a refreshing Villains Kentucky Moon made with sweet tea, lemon juice, Jim Bean, Blue Moon, ice and lemon ($12).

Cinco De Mayo - Sunday, 5 May

No Cinco de Mayo fiesta is complete without tacos and tequila. Commemorate Mexico’s 1862 victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla with Mexican cuisine at Distrito Taco Truck by Jose Garces, specialty bebidas including a Watermelon Margarita, and $7 beer specials.

$7 Cocktail and Cerveza Specials at Villain & Saint
Villain & Saint shakes up your Cinco de Mayo drink staples with a Limoncello Margarita (El Jimador Blanco, Limoncello, Lime Juice, Splash of Cranberry Juice), a Tequila Sunrise Mimosa (Jose Cuervo, Champagne, Orange Juice, Splash of Grenadine), and $7 cerveza specials.

This Cinco de Mayo think beyond the traditional margarita and opt for these delicious and refreshing tequila-based cocktails served at Lobby Bar, Sky Café and Sports Bar:

• Paloma, one of Mexico’s most beloved cocktails, mixes grapefruit juice, club soda, lime juice, simple syrup and Silver Tequila ($7).
• The Watermelon Margarita is the prettier, sweeter version of the classic margarita. Made with fresh watermelon, lime juice and Sauza Tequila ($7).